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Bow
Keel
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The depth of ships bottom or keel below the waterline is draught. The beam of the ship
is the distance between the two sides.
The frames, bulkheads, floors and
beams complete the skeleton of hull.
The frames which are ribs of the ship
are covered by plating.
Bulkheads are the vertical partitions
separating compartments or spaces
on a ship.
Frames
DECK :
The upper deck covers the holds or tanks.
Deck equipment includes: cargo handling, steering, anchoring and mooring
arrangements.
The cargo is loaded or unloaded through hatches by cranes or by derricks.
The derricks are fitted to the masts on deck and are operated by winches.
Cargo Holds
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Manhole Hatch
Hatches are openings in the the deck giving access to holds or space below.
Mast
Cranes
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Anchor
Anchor Chain is the chain that connects the
anchor to the ship. It is also known as anchor
cable
Anchor Chain
The anchoring arrangement is the windlass used for lowering and raising the anchor an
anchor chain. The mooring arrangement consists of a winch, bitts, capstans and
fairleads.
Mooring
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Windlass
Bollard (Bitts)
Bollards are vertical posts used for securing hawser; mooring ropes etc. They can also
be called bitts.
Capstan is a vertical revolving
cylinder, placed on the forecastle
used for heaving the cables and
mooring ropes.
Capstan
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Padeye
Cleat
Shackle
Rope
Line
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Lifeboats are arranged on the port and starboard side. They are carried in davits and are
used for life-saving purposes.
Lifebuoy is a specially designed float
used for throwing overboard to keep a
person afloat in the water until rescued.
STERN
A ship is steered by its rudder which is a flat plate at the
ship's stern.
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PROPULSION
Propeller
BRIDGE
The ship is controlled from the
bridge by the captain or navigating
officers.
Bridge
Funnel
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The meals are prepared in galleys and laundry is done in the laundry room. Officers
usually eat in the officers' mess with steward service. Crew members dine in the selfservice or waiter service crew mess.
Cabin
Galley
Laundry