Depth at which the piers, jetties or quays are dredged below the hydrographic zero to permit berthing of vessels and their free flotation. Readings are expressed in negative numbers.

Stowing and carrying cargo in containers. In this process, handling is carried out with the help of cranes, gantry cranes, transtainers and travelifts all with hooking automatic devices.

General cargo conventionally stowed as unitized cargo (eg. crates) for further containerisation.

Gantry tyred crane for container handling in yard. With sliding cabin. It can be RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) or RMG (Rail Mounted Gantry) type.

Liquid or any other material loaded or pumped into ships' holds or tanks to alter the draught or counteract a list.

Vessel which may be powered or not designed for carriage of many kinds of cargo (sand, sludge). When not powered can be towed.

Place assigned to a vessel in port when anchored or lying alongside a pier, a quay or a wharf, where it can embark/disembark load or passengers.

Place assigned in the pier, quay or wharf where pleasure or sports boats can anchor or berth.

Upright post, usually in iron, that on a quay (or on a ship's deck) is used for making ropes secure when ships are lying alongside the pier, a quay or a wharf.

Cargo which is divided or separate regardless of whether it is packed or not.