The fore end structure is the foremost part of a ship, it undergoes different types of stresses. The design of fore end structure is considering these local stresses.
The basic components of fore end construction are,
Stem bar: The stem is formed by solid round bar which runs from keel to the waterline region
Fore castle deck: The forecastle is the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast
Chain locker: A compartment located under the windlass where the anchor chains are stowed
Hawse pipe: A cast-iron or steel pipe placed in the bows of a ship on each side of the stem for the anchor chains to pass through
Bulbous bow: A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb at the bow (or front) of a ship just below the waterline (not in pic details you can read on coming article)
Stiffeners: Stiffening in the form of frames, breast hooks, wash plates, deep radius floors, pillars, panting stringers, panting beams, variety of stringers and girders.
