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SIDE TANK [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

A tank situated at the side of a ship such as a tanker, bulk carrier or combination carrier.

OBS

Unlike the wing tank of a tanker which extends the entire depth of the cargo space, that of a bulk carrier or combination carrier is most often located at the top of the hold and may be used for bulk cargoes such as grain, or for water ballast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
OBS

citerne latérale : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
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