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Which term refers to a place with sufficient depth of water where vessels anchor or may ride at anchor within the harbor?
Which term refers to a place with sufficient depth of water where vessels anchor or may ride at anchor within the harbor?
- Berth
- Apron
- Anchorage (correct)
- Basin
What is the area between the transit shed and quay-wall that is used for working cargo called?
What is the area between the transit shed and quay-wall that is used for working cargo called?
- Basin
- Apron (correct)
- Anchorage
- Berth
Which term refers to a naturally or artificially enclosed body of water in free communication with the sea?
Which term refers to a naturally or artificially enclosed body of water in free communication with the sea?
- Berth
- Anchorage
- Apron
- Basin (correct)
What is the part of the pier/wharf that is occupied by a vessel, or any place in which a vessel may lie at anchor or at a dock called?
What is the part of the pier/wharf that is occupied by a vessel, or any place in which a vessel may lie at anchor or at a dock called?
What is a strong post on a ship or dock for holding a hawser fast called?
What is a strong post on a ship or dock for holding a hawser fast called?
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Anchorage
Anchorage
A place with sufficient water depth for vessels to anchor within a harbor.
Apron
Apron
The area between the transit shed and quay-wall used for handling cargo.
Basin
Basin
A naturally or artificially enclosed body of water in free communication with the sea.
Berth
Berth
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Bollard
Bollard
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Study Notes
Harbor Terminology
- A roadstead refers to a place with sufficient depth of water where vessels anchor or may ride at anchor within the harbor.
- The area between the transit shed and quay-wall used for working cargo is called the apron.
- A harbor is a naturally or artificially enclosed body of water in free communication with the sea.
- A berth is the part of the pier/wharf occupied by a vessel, or any place in which a vessel may lie at anchor or at a dock.
- A bollard is a strong post on a ship or dock for holding a hawser fast.
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