Parts of a Ship

Keel = Runs from bow to stern and is the spine of the ship Mast = Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment Longitudinal Frame = Runs bow to stern parallel to the keel Rudder = Primary means of steering a ship

Frames = Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel Plating = The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom) Bilge = Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces Stem = Forward end of the keel extending up the bow

Main Deck = The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel Weatherdeck = Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside Lifelines = Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety Forecastle = The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast

<p>Length Overall (LOA) = Total length of the ship from bow to stern Length at the Waterline (LWL) = Length of the ship under the water Waterline = Where the hull meets the surface of the water Freeboard = Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stern post = Aft end of the keel extending up the stern Fantail = The part of the main deck aft, often where the flightdeck is located Propeller = Also known as a screw Rudder = Primary means of steering a ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bilge = Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces Keel = Runs from bow to stern and is the spine of the ship Stem = Forward end of the keel extending up the bow Stern post = Aft end of the keel extending up the stern</p> Signup and view all the answers