A 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. Draft surveys are widely used for bulk cargoes where direct weighing is impractical and are conducted by independent marine surveyors.
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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.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.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.
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