Nautical Term: Compartment
Definition of Compartment
…A designated section or area within the hull of a ship, used to house specific cargo, supplies, or machinery.
For instance, in an oil tanker, each cargo tank is a separate compartment. These compartments are sealed off from each other, allowing for safe transportation of the oil cargo. If one compartment is breached due to damage or leakage, the other compartments remain intact, reducing the risk of complete cargo loss or environmental damage.
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