Alongside 4 : An area next to the side of a vessel. Cargo delivered alongside is placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship's tackle so it can be loaded
Association of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco (AMUSF), Glossary of Marine Insurance and Shipping Terms, http://www.amusf.com/Definitions_A.htm, CA, USA 2011. (Mrtm Insur and Shipping - Amer) {575}