flying bridge

The flying bridge of the MS Prinsendam, seen here in use.

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A flying bridge is a (usually open) area on top of, or at the side of, a ship's pilothouse that serves as an operating station for the officers in good weather or when manoeuvring in port, where good views along the ship sides are important. It is also a raised, usually second storey cockpit on a smaller boat.