UNIT 1: PARTS OF A SHIP

UNIT 1
PARTS OF SHIP

Subject: Maritime English
Lecturer: Ms. Heni Dwi Iryanti, M.Pd.

Vocabulary Focus:
Identifying essential areas of a ship, their location and their functions

• Bow: Front of the ship. Bulbous Bow: A protruding part that helps with the ship's hydrodynamics. 

•  Stern: Back of the ship. 

•  Port Side: Left side of the ship (looking towards the bow), associated with red light at night. 

•  Starboard Side: Right side of the ship (looking towards the bow), associated with green light at night. 

•  Hull: The main body of the ship, including: Freeboard (Part above the water) and Draft (Part below the water). 

Key Ship Parts and Terms

• Keel: The bottom structure of the ship. 

• Superstructure: The part of the ship above the main deck, including the Accommodation (Crew living quarters). 

• Forecastle (Fo'c'sle): A raised part on the foredeck at the bow. 

• Decks 

     - Main Deck: The longest deck on the ship. 

     - After Deck: Located near the stern. 

     - Tween Deck: Inside the hold for storing cargo. 

     - Lower Hold: Lower part of the hold for cargo. 

     - Deckhead: The ceiling on the ship.  

• Hatch: An opening in the deck. 

    - Hatch Cover: Protects the hatch from water. 

    - Hatch Coaming: Vertical part of the hatch to
prevent water entry and secure covers. 

• Hold 

    - Area for storing cargo. 

    - In tankers, holds are tanks for liquid cargo. 

• Tanks 

    - Deep Tanks/Bottom Tanks: For ballast water,
fresh water, or non-toxic liquids. 

    - Topside Tanks: Located on the top side of the hold. 

    - Wing Tanks: Located at the lower part of the hold. 

    - Tank Tops: The top of the ship’s bottom tanks or
deep tanks. 

Key Ship Parts and Terms

Common Areas on a Ship:

• Galley: The kitchen 

• Saloon: The dining area for the crew.

• Cabin: A bedroom on the ship.

• Alley/Alleyway: Passageway on the ship. 

• Porthole: A round window on the ship. 

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the hull on a ship?

• The hull provides buoyancy and protects the ship's structure and cargo.

• The hull is used for navigation and steering.
• The hull serves as a living space for the crew.
• The hull is primarily for aesthetic purposes.

Multiple Choice

The stern is located at the back of the ship.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Where is the control center of the ship located?

• The engine room
• The cargo hold
• The galley
• The bridge

Match

Match each part of the ship to its location.

• Bow

• Stern

• Port

• Starboard

• Engine Room

front

back

the left side

the right side

below deck

• front

• back

• the left side

• the right side

• below deck

Fill in the Blanks

Labelling

Label the parts of the ship (A, B, and C)

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Afterdeck

Foredeck

Accommodation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is located at the bottom of the ship and provides structural stability?

• deck
• mast
• keel
• hull

Categorize

Options (9)

Galley

Hold

Hatch

Bridge

Cabin

Tank Tops

Keel

Hull

Bow

Categorize the following ship parts based on their functions:

Cargo Areas

Operational Areas

Structural Terms

Match

Match each part of the ship with its function.

• Hull

• Bridge

• Anchor

• Rudder

Stability

Navigation

Holding position

Steering

• Stability

• Navigation

• Holding position

• Steering

Labelling

Label the parts of the ship.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

 Bridge

Funnel

Propeller

Lifeboat

 Rudder

Radar scanners

Main mast

Multiple Choice

Listen to the audio provided and select the correct transcription of the word.

https://forvo.com/search/RUDDER/en_uk/

• /ˈruːdər/

• /ˈrʌdər/

Multiple Choice

Listen to the audio provided and select the correct transcription of the word.

https://forvo.com/search/propeller/

• /prəˈpaɪlər/

• /prəˈpɛlər/