Uppermost continuous deck and having no overhead protection having watertight openings
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FREEBOARD DECK
Deck to which freeboard is measured
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TWEEN DECK
The space between any two adjacent decks
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HABITAT SANCTUARY
A marine sanctuary established for the preservation, protection and management of essential or specialized habitats representative of important marine systems.
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FLUSH DECK
The upper deck of a vessel that extends unbroken from stem to stern.
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BEAR
Large squared off stone used with sand for scraping clean wooden decks.
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BELOW DECKS
In or into any of the spaces below the main deck of a vessel.
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FLIGHT DECK
The flat deck used for the launch and recovery of aircraft.
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GUNWALE
The upper edge of the hull. The top timber on the rail round the outer edge of the deck.
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POOP DECK
The high deck on the aft superstructure of a ship.
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ORLOP
The lowest deck in a ship having four or more decks
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