anchorage ground

• Bezeichneter Wasserflächenbereich, in dem Schiffe oder Boote sicher vor Anker gehen können, meist auf Seekarten verzeichnet und oft Schutz vor Wind und Strömung bietend.

A designated area in a body of water where ships or boats can safely drop anchor, typically marked on nautical charts and often providing shelter from wind and currents.

1. Safe area for shipsB2formal

   A designated area in a body of water where ships can safely anchor.

   Ankergrund

   • The captain guided the vessel into the anchorage ground.
   • The port authority maintains several anchorage grounds for cargo ships.
   • Ships must wait in the anchorage ground before entering the harbor.