Shipbuilding Vocabulary

noun the charge for towing a vessel or vehicle

• The ship owners arranged for towage services to assist with moving the vessel into port.
• We needed to call for towage after our boat broke down in the middle of the lake.
• I'll hook up the towage and we'll be out of here in no time.
• His mentor provided the towage he needed to navigate through the challenges of starting a new business.

noun a wall or partition designed to prevent or minimize damage in the event of a collision on a ship

• The collision bulkhead is a crucial safety feature on ships to prevent flooding in case of impact.
• Make sure you know where the collision bulkhead is on this boat in case of an emergency.
• If we hit something hard, the collision bulkhead better hold up!
• In life, it's important to have a 'collision bulkhead' mentality to protect yourself from unexpected challenges.