Nautical Term: Collision mat

Definition of Collision mat

A collision mat is a large, protective covering used to seal an opening in a vessel’s side that results from a collision. For instance, if a ship collides with another vessel, the impact may cause a sizeable hole in the first ship’s side. In such a scenario, the crew would quickly deploy the collision mat to cover the opening and prevent water from entering the ship.

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