A designated area of water near a port where vessels anchor while waiting for a berth, pilot, favourable tide, or customs clearance. Anchorage areas are selected for suitable seabed holding ground, adequate depth, and shelter from prevailing weather.
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BerthA designated location in a port or harbour where a vessel is moored for loading, discharging, or other operations.ChandlerA ship chandler is a supplier of provisions, stores, and equipment to vessels in port.Draft SurveyA method of determining the weight of cargo loaded or discharged from a vessel by reading the vessel's draft marks before and after cargo operations.Gantry CraneA large overhead crane used in container terminals to load and discharge containers from vessels.JettyA structure extending from the shore into the water to provide a berthing facility for vessels, typically narrower than a quay or wharf.QuayA solid structure built parallel to the shoreline where vessels berth for loading and discharging cargo.
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