Alongside 2 : A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered "alongside" are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship's tackle so that they can be loaded
EESiFlo North America, Terminology and Glossary: Maritime Terms, Pennsylvania, USA 2002, flowmeterdirectory.com/flowmeter_terminology. (Mrtm/ Ports and Ships - Amer) {539}