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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?
What is the area between the transit shed and quay-wall that is used for working cargo called?
Which term refers to a naturally or artificially enclosed body of water in free communication with the sea?
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?
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What is a strong post on a ship or dock for holding a hawser fast called?
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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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Test your knowledge of port operations and cargo handling with this quiz! Learn key terminologies used in the industry and test your ability to define and apply them correctly. From "anchorage" to "apron," challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of port operations.
