Whats a platform for getting on/of the ships... it starts with the letter d.?

Question

Whats a platform for getting on/of the ships... it starts with the letter d.?

Answer 1

Would have to go with 'dock', not sure if that is what you are looking for. From the vessels deck to the dock can be a long way and may need a gangway.

Answer 2

a dock,it also depends what kind of ship if its a ro/ro ship,a car carrier,a dock isnt a platform as such,its actually the ramp from the ship to the dock how cars,passengers get off,hope this helps:)

Answer 3

yes it is gang plank or gangway.

Answer 4

lazaret

Answer 5

Dock?

Answer 6

if the platform is attached to the stern of the vessel it is called a duckboard

Answer 7

The only D word I can think of is davit, used for launching and retrieving tenders and lifeboats.