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What is a keel block and how is it used?

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Question added by Wolf Klaas Kinsbergen , Managing Director, Designer , ingenieursbureau KB International NV
Date Posted: 2015/01/04
Wolf Klaas Kinsbergen
by Wolf Klaas Kinsbergen , Managing Director, Designer , ingenieursbureau KB International NV

Yes, a docking block, they are put in a form and at heights so the bottom of the ship in a dock is supported on its structure, but also is supported over the length of the ship, otherwise the ship could break. They are put in place and as the water level lowers in the drydock divers see if they are in place and adjust with extra wood to fill up gaps if necessary.

Alex Al Yazouri
by Alex Al Yazouri , General Manager , Al Mushref Cooperative Society

Thanks for the invitation.

I agree with answer of Mr. Jetley.

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

A docking block used to support a ship's keel.

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