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water depth
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.
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containerisation
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.
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general cargo
General cargo conventionally stowed as unitized cargo (eg. crates) for further containerisation.
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transtainer
Gantry tyred crane for container handling in yard. With sliding cabin. It can be RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) or RMG (Rail Mounted Gantry) type.
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ballast
Liquid or any other material loaded or pumped into ships' holds or tanks to alter the draught or counteract a list.
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barge
Vessel which may be powered or not designed for carriage of many kinds of cargo (sand, sludge). When not powered can be towed.
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berth
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.
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berth
Place assigned in the pier, quay or wharf where pleasure or sports boats can anchor or berth.
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bollard
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.
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break-bulk cargo
Cargo which is divided or separate regardless of whether it is packed or not.
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