Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms

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Navigation Hazards

Navigation Hazards  • Natural or man-made obstructions in waterways like the St. Lawrence River that pose…

Net Tonnage

Net Tonnage (NT) Net Tonnage (NT) represents the usable or revenue-generating capacity of a ship, reflecting…

New York

New York  • Lakes Bordering: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie.  • Key Cities and Features: Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara…

Niagara Divers Association

Niagara Divers Association (NDA) The Niagara Divers Association (NDA) is a community-based dive organization that has…

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a city in southern Ontario, Canada, located along the western bank…

Niagara River

Niagara River  • Definition: The river connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, featuring the famous Niagara…

NOAA

NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): A U.S. federal agency responsible…

NOTMARs

Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)  • Definition: Official updates and advisories issued to inform mariners of changes…