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Overview

Marine furniture is bolted or otherwise secured to the deck and bulkheads rather than simply placed, because anything unsecured aboard a vessel becomes a hazard the moment the vessel rolls. Berths, desks, lockers and seating built for a cabin are sized to fit compartments far smaller than an equivalent shore room, and edges are typically rounded rather than square to reduce injury risk in a moving space. Fire-rated materials are standard, since furniture sits inside the same fire safety plan that governs the panelling around it.