Bollard – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Bollard?
Bollard is a vertical T-shaped fitting on a boat to which mooring lines are attached. Serves the same purpose as a cleat or samson post.
Examples of Bollard
Bollards (bow or stern) and samson posts (bow only) are older, traditional substitutes for docking cleats. Bollards should be installed like cleats. Samson posts may require special installation if they are modern “imitations” that are not tied into the boat’s stem. Cleats amidships are useful to rig spring lines or secure dinghies.
From “Self-Survey Criteria for Essential Equipment”.
The LNGCs particulars, including general arrangement of the ship’s deck, clearly indicating mooring winches and bollards, etc., permanent communication channels and the communication stations.
From “Liquefied Natural Gas Commercial Considerations”.
Pronunciation of Bollard
