Nautical Term: Undermanned
Definition of Undermanned
Undermanned refers to a ship or a vessel having an insufficient number of crew members to safely and efficiently operate the vessel.
For instance, imagine a cargo ship with a crew complement of twenty. However, due to unexpected illnesses and injuries, the ship is left with only twelve able-bodied crew members. The ship is now considered undermanned and the captain must take immediate measures to ensure the safety and efficient operation of the vessel.
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