Guardship

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɹdˈʃɪp/

Guardship (noun)

  1. The duty of protecting a ship, its crew, and cargo, usually during travel or in a dangerous area.
  2. A position or responsibility for guarding someone or something, especially when official protection is required.

Examples

  • The crew performed ship protection duty during the voyage.
  • Ship protection duty keeps the vessel safe from threats.