HATCH COAMING
A raised frame around a hatch; it forms a support for the hatch cover and strengthens the edges of the opening. Coaming is any vertical surface on a ship designed to deflect or prevent entry of water. It usually refers to a raised section of deck plating around an opening, such as a hatch. Coamings also provide a frame onto which to fit a hatch cover. The protective metal sheeting or plating…
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