A ship chandler is a supplier of provisions, stores, and equipment to vessels in port. Chandlers supply a wide range of goods including food, cleaning materials, deck and engine stores, safety equipment, charts, and publications.
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AnchorageA designated area of water near a port where vessels anchor while waiting for a berth, pilot, favourable tide, or customs clearance.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.FairwayThe main navigable channel in a harbour, river, or approach to a port, typically marked by buoys, beacons, and leading lights.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.PilotA licensed mariner with extensive local knowledge who embarks on a vessel to advise the master on safe navigation through restricted waters, harbour approaches, and during berthing and unberthing operations.
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