Tag: Meaning of “AMIDSHIPS” in Shipping

  • Meaning of “AMIDSHIPS”

     The term “amidships” is a nautical term that refers to the middle portion of a ship or boat, both in terms of length and width. It is derived from the words “amid” (meaning in the middle) and “ships” (referring to vessels). When used to describe the position on a ship, “amidships” typically refers to a…