Nautical Term: Rubrail

Definition of Rubrail

⌁ Rubrail, a vital protective feature on the hull of a seafaring vessel, serves the essential purpose of fendering. _x009b_

For instance, imagine a cargo ship docking at a busy port. The ship’s hull rubrail acts as a protective buffer, absorbing the impact of other ships and dock structures, thus safeguarding the vessel from costly damages.

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