ülatekist kõrgemale (0,9 - 1,1 m) ulatuv pardaplaadistiku (puitlaevadel plangutuse) jätk. Moodustab teki piirde ja vähendab vee sattumist tekile lainetuse puhul.
a short, solid continuation of the vessel's side planning above the edge of an exposed deck, providing protection from the sea and preventing the loss of material or personnel
prolongation, vers le haut, de la muraille du navire au-dessus du pont, de manière à former un garde-fou et à constituer une défense contre la mer
Bulwarks or other means provided to prevent persons falling overboard must be maintained in an efficient condition. Bulwarks must be fitted with freeing ports or other similar devices to enable water to drain away quickly.
