An enclosed space within a vessel's hull designed for the stowage of cargo. Cargo holds vary in design depending on the vessel type, from box-shaped holds in bulk carriers to cellular guides in container ships.
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BilgeThe lowest internal part of the hull where the sides curve inward to meet the bottom.BollardA strong vertical post on a ship's deck or on a quay used for securing mooring lines.BridgeThe command and navigation center of a vessel, typically located on the uppermost deck of the superstructure, providing a clear view forward and to both sides.Engine RoomThe compartment housing the main propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines, generators, boilers, and associated systems that power and operate the vessel.ForecastleThe forward section of the upper deck of a vessel, typically raised above the main deck level, where the anchor windlass, mooring equipment, and chain lockers are located.FunnelThe smokestack or exhaust uptake on a vessel through which engine exhaust gases are discharged to the atmosphere.
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