adjective
- in good enough condition to sail safely on the sea
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The coast guard inspected the vessel to ensure it was seaworthy.
- After months of repairs, the old fishing boat was finally seaworthy again.
- The captain refused to sail until the ship was completely seaworthy.
- Maritime law requires all commercial vessels to be seaworthy before departure.
- The yacht appeared seaworthy despite its age.
- Insurance companies will not cover vessels that are not seaworthy.