side by side; "anchored close aboard another ship"

Close beside a ship, wharf or jetty.

The side of a ship. Goods to be 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 aboard the ship.

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.

When the ship is beside the pier (or another vessel)

A term used to describe the delivery of merchandise beside a ship. This would include merchandise on a dock or lighter.

Point of delivery beside a vessel; statement designating where the title to goods passes from one party to another.

The side of the ship. Goods to be delivered alongside are to be placed on the dock or lighter within reach of the ship's tackle from which they can be loaded aboard the ship.