Secondary Search And Rescue Resources - All resources of the Federal government that are not Primary search and rescue (SAR) but which may be tasked to aid in the resolution of a SAR incident. "ressources de recherche et sauvetage secondaires"
Category: - SAR

Second Engineer - In charge of twelve to four watch. On steam vessels has responsibility for the boilers, on diesels, the evaporators and the auxiliary equipment.
Category: - Maritime

Second Mate - In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.
Category: - Maritime

Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoy (SLDMB) - A datum marker buoy that determines its own position and includes the position information in the transmission of the beacon signal. These beacons usually transmit through satellite services. "bouée-repère électronique émettant sa propre position"
Category: - Maritime

Self-Sustaining Ship - A containership which has her own crane for loading and discharging shipping containers enabling the ship to serve ports which do not have suitable lifting equipment.
Category: - Maritime

Self-Trimming Ship - A ship whose holds are shaped in such a way that the cargo levels itself.
Category: - Maritime

Self-Unloader - A bulk carrier which is equipped with gear for unloading cargo.
Category: - Maritime

SERABEC - "Sauvetage et recherches aériens du Québec" (also see CASARA)
Category: - Acronym - SAR

Shaft Alley - A casing (large enough in which to walk), covering the propeller shaft and extending from engine room to after peak.
Category: - Maritime

Shaft Tunnel - A casing (large enough in which to walk), covering the propeller shaft and extending from engine room to after peak.
Category: - Maritime