stern section
[/stɜːrn ˈsɛkʃən/]
nounpl: stern sections
seção de popa
1. The rear or after part of a ship or vessel, including all structures and compartments located toward the stern
The captain inspected the stern section of the ship to ensure all equipment was properly secured.
O capitão inspecionou a seção de popa do navio para garantir que todo o equipamento estivesse devidamente fixado.
2. In naval architecture, the compartmentalized area at the rear end of a vessel containing the rudder, propulsion systems, and other aft structures
The stern section houses the main engines and steering mechanisms of modern cargo ships.
A seção de popa abriga os motores principais e os mecanismos de direção dos navios cargueiros modernos.
This is technical maritime terminology used primarily by naval professionals, ship crews, and maritime engineers in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is essential in nautical contexts and shipping industries. In Brazil, it maintains standard usage in ports like Santos and Rio de Janeiro, while in Portugal it appears in Lisbon's maritime operations.
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