CEFR B2

ship-to-ship

noun phrase

Meaning

A transfer or communication that takes place directly between two ships, without the need for intermediate ports or shore-based facilities.

Examples

The ship-to-ship transfer of fuel was a critical operation to keep the fleet supplied.
The naval exercise involved a series of ship-to-ship communications to test the crews' ability to work together.

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ship-to-ship (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ʃɪp tu ʃɪp/

Definition

A transfer or communication that takes place directly between two ships, without the need for intermediate ports or shore-based facilities.

Examples

The ship-to-ship transfer of fuel was a critical operation to keep the fleet supplied.
The naval exercise involved a series of ship-to-ship communications to test the crews' ability to work together.

How to Use ship-to-ship

ship-to-ship transfer (noun phrase): the act of transferring something from one ship to another — "The ship-to-ship transfer of cargo was a complex operation."
ship-to-ship communication (noun phrase): the act of communicating between two ships — "The ship-to-ship communication system was critical for coordinating the naval exercise."

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