Nautical Term: PER

Definition of PER

Period, refers to the interval of time between successive occurrences of a specific event at sea. For instance, in a shipping log, the entry for each day may include the log’s period, which is the duration of time between sunrise and sunset, or another relevant period of time.

Explore other nautical terms:

Head back to the Nautical Dictionary

Take a Tour With Us!

Recommended Reading