We continue to discover maritime terms starting with the letter “D”. In this edition, we present brief information about three essential concepts that play an important role in shipbuilding, repair, and maritime operations — dock, mast, and diver:
- Dock (Dok) – A specialized engineering structure designed for the repair, painting, or construction of vessels, allowing for the regulation of the water level. Docks are divided into dry (where water is pumped out) and floating (submersible and emersible) types.
- Mast (Dor / Dor ağacı) – A sturdy pole installed vertically or at an angle on a vessel’s deck, used to carry sails, display light signals, and secure communication antennas and cargo booms.
- Diver (Dalğıc) – A specialist who professionally performs underwater construction, repair, vessel hull inspection, and salvage works underwater using specialized gear and equipment.
Lets continue to learn maritime terms together!
