(a) Apron—The area along the waterfront edge of the pier or wharf.

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(b) Bulwark—The side of a ship above the upper deck.

(c) Coaming—The raised frame, as around a hatchway in the deck, to keep out water.

(d) Jacob’s ladder—A marine ladder of rope or chain with wooden or metal rungs.

(e) Rail, for the purpose of § 1926.605, means a light structure serving as a guard at the outer edge of a ship’s deck.