Nautical Term: Butterworth opening
Definition of Butterworth opening
A Butterworth opening is a specialized deck access point, equipped with a bolted cover. Designed specifically for Butterworth operations, this type of opening allows for the efficient and safe transfer of cargo between vessels and dockside facilities.
For instance, in a busy container terminal, a Butterworth opening would facilitate the efficient loading and unloading of cargo from both vessels and storage facilities.
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