What is the u s navy term when 2 ships are tied up side by side at the same berthing pier?

Question

What is the u s navy term when 2 ships are tied up side by side at the same berthing pier?

Answer 1

Isn't this a "don't ask, don't tell" situation?

Rafting is the correct term. On the 4th of July we will be rafted together on my lake, as with thousands of other lakes around the country.

Answer 2

Rafted off is the correct answer.

Answer 3

its called coupling

Answer 4

I've heard both rafting and nesting, I've also heard stacking, but my research failed to find an official term.

Answer 5

They are nested.

Answer 6

and if they are rafted together pointed in opposite directions

( stern to bow)  it's called  'Chinese Gangway".

There's also another term I cant use here.....

Answer 7

The term is <rafting> together>

Answer 8

As a US Merchant Marine Captain, I can tell you with all confidence that the proper term is "the vessels are rafting off each other."

They will have large fenders between them referred to as "Camels" which will protect them from damage due to movement.

Answer 9

Party Time!

Answer 10

Rafting