Nautical Term: NUC

Definition of NUC

Not Under Command (NUC) is a nautical term used to indicate that a ship or a part of a ship is not under the command of the officer in charge. For instance, if the helmsman is incapacitated, the ship would be placed under NUC status until the helmsman is able to resume his duties.

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