Coaming – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Coaming?
Coaming is a raised lip or short solid rail (wall) constructed around hatches, companionway openings, and cockpits to stop the flow of water.
Examples of Coaming
The drip trays are made of the same material as the tanks, that is A5083-0 aluminum, and are provided with flanged coamings and baffle plates to restrict the movement of any liquid, resulting from heel, trim and motions of the ship.
From “Type “B” Prismatic Tanks Design and Analysis”.
The top all around is provided with flanged coamings and internally baffled plates are fitted to restrict the movement of any liquid resulting from heel, trim and motions of the ship.
From “Independent Cargo Tanks”.
From “Self-Survey Criteria for the Basic Boat”.
Modernization of port lights and wheelhouse windows; increase in height of air pipes, vents and door’s coamings; closing of outside scuppers in the Main deck.
From “Special Requirements for LPG Carriers to Sail Cargo on Danube River”.
Pronunciation of Coaming
