👉 In the context of maritime navigation, an "outriggers" are a type of buoy or buoyancy compensator that is used to increase the buoyant force on a ship's hull. These devices can be used to increase the amount of buoyancy available in a ship's hull, which allows it to carry more cargo or personnel on board without adding too much weight to the ship. The term "outriggers" originated from the Greek word "oikos," meaning "house." In
