What does the Bible say about the Church as a ship?

In scripture, the Church is metaphorically likened to a merchant-ship, which trades and fetches its spiritual merchandise from heaven (Philippians 3:20). This simile serves to illustrate the Church's calling to bring the gospel to the world, much like a ship brings valuable goods from afar. The imagery shows that just as a merchant-ship navigates difficult waters, the Church too navigates the trials of life with Christ as its skilled pilot, steering it through dangers such as false doctrines and persecution (Isaiah 54:11). The Church's destination is ultimately the heavenly abode, where it gathers true treasures of faith and grace.