Coaming - Wikipedia Coaming is any vertical surface on a ship designed to deflect or prevent entry of water It usually consists of a raised section of deck plating around an opening, such as a cargo hatch Coamings also provide a frame onto which to fit a hatch cover
Coaming: the foundation of safety on ships - robsnel. com Coaming refers to the raised rim or raised edge placed along the perimeter of openings on the deck of a ship These openings may be for access to the hold, engine room, cargo hold, or for other purposes such as hatches or windows
Hatch Cover Ship: Understanding The Basic Principle The main purpose of ship hatch covers and coamings are to prevent water from ingressing into the holds and also protect the cargo from dampness and damage
Hatch Coaming - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Hatch coamings refer to the raised structures that extend in a fore and aft direction beyond a hatch opening on a ship’s deck, designed to provide additional strength and prevent water ingress, particularly in areas exposed to adverse weather conditions
Coaming - Oxford Reference In yachts, coamings are the vertical sides of the coach-roof or hatches above the deck
eCFR :: 46 CFR 108. 461 -- Coamings. § 108 461 Coamings Each machinery flat in a space that has a foam extinguishing system must have coamings that are high enough to retain spilled oil and foam on the flat on all openings except deck drains