Crewing: meaning, definitions and examples

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crewing

 

[ ˈkruːɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

ship operations

Crewing refers to the process of providing a ship with the necessary crew members to operate effectively. This includes hiring and assigning qualified personnel to various roles aboard the vessel, ensuring that the ship's operations run smoothly and safely.

Synonyms

employing, manning, staffing

Examples of usage

  • The company is crewing a new expedition ship.
  • They are crewing a large cargo vessel for international trade.
  • Crewing the yacht took several weeks of careful planning.
Context #2 | Noun

marine industry

Crewing can also refer to the team of people who are assigned to a ship for operation. This group of individuals is responsible for the navigation and overall management of the vessel during its journeys.

Synonyms

crew, staff, team

Examples of usage

  • The crewing of the vessel was completed last month.
  • Different experience levels were needed for the crewing.
  • The crewing department is in charge of team assignments.

Translations

Translations of the word "crewing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tripulação

🇮🇳 क्रूइंग

🇩🇪 Besatzung

🇮🇩 perahu

🇺🇦 екіпаж

🇵🇱 załoga

🇯🇵 クルーイング

🇫🇷 équipage

🇪🇸 tripulación

🇹🇷 mürettebat

🇰🇷 크루잉

🇸🇦 طاقم

🇨🇿 posádka

🇸🇰 posádka

🇨🇳 船员

🇸🇮 posadka

🇮🇸 áhöfn

🇰🇿 кеме экипажы

🇬🇪 კრეიინგი

🇦🇿 heyət

🇲🇽 tripulación

Word origin

The term 'crewing' originates from the word 'crew', which itself comes from the Middle English 'crewe', meaning to grow or to increase, reflecting the idea of gathering a group together. Over time, as maritime activities expanded, 'crew' evolved to signify a specific group of people working on a ship or a boat. The suffix '-ing' was added to form a verb that describes the action of assembling this group for maritime duties. This word has been utilized predominantly in nautical contexts since the 17th century, becoming essential in discussions about shipping operations, safety protocols, and maritime legislation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,086, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.