Ship Construction and Nomenclature

These flashcards cover key concepts related to ship construction and terminology to aid in understanding maritime language and vessel operations.

What are the primary terms used to describe positioning on a ship?

Port, Starboard, Bow, Stern, and Amidships.

What does the term 'inboard' mean in nautical language?

Moving towards the centerline of the vessel.

What is the 'main deck' of a ship?

The uppermost deck that runs continuously from bow to stern.

What does 'camber' refer to in ship design?

The slight arch of the main deck to help in draining water off.

What is the keel in a ship's structure?

The backbone of the ship that provides longitudinal strength.

What are the bilge strake and the sheer strake?

Bilge strake is located at the turn of the bilge, while sheer strake is the uppermost strake that joins the main deck.

What does 'tween deck' mean?

The space between any two continuous decks.

What is the function of freeing ports on a ship?

To allow water to run off the main deck.

What distinguishes gross tonnage from net tonnage?

Gross tonnage includes all space within watertight bulkheads; net tonnage is the usable space, excluding certain areas.

What is the significance of the Plimsoll mark?

It indicates the maximum safe load line on a ship to prevent overloading.