able rating

Related to able rating: able seaman

able rating

(Nautical Terms) (esp in the Royal Navy) a rating who is qualified to perform certain duties of seamanship

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Among them was an able rating first class who was charged with "other sexual offences not specified".

Skipper probed over 'onboard relationship' FASLANE NUKES CAPTAIN RELIEVED OF DUTY MOD investigate junior officer allegation

Also aboard are Able Rating Communications Specialist Robert Clay of Crosby and Leading Supply Chain Lorna McHugh, of Old Swan.

ENTER THE DRAGON; Warship's weekend visit to city

Former Able Rating Mark Layton, 31, who used to keep helicopters airworthy for commandos in Afghanistan, fell down the stairs at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset and badly damaged ankle ligaments and tendons.