dockage

• Substantiv, das die Gebühr für die Benutzung eines Docks durch ein Schiff, den Liegeplatz im Hafen, an dem Schiffe be- und entladen oder repariert werden, oder das Festmachen eines ankommenden Schiffes mit Tauen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the fee charged for a vessel to use a dock, the landing area in a harbor where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired, or the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes.

1. Fee for using a dockB2formal

   A charge levied for the use of a dock or pier by a vessel.

   Dockgebühr

   • The shipping company paid the dockage fee before unloading.
   • Dockage rates vary depending on the size of the vessel.
   • The port authority increased dockage charges for large cargo ships.

   Synonymemooragequayagewharfage

2. Docking facilityB2formal

   A landing place in a harbor, often with gates to control water levels, used for loading, unloading, or repairing ships.

   Dock

   • The ship was guided into the dockage for repairs.
   • The harbor has modern dockage with automated gates.
   • Dockage facilities are essential for efficient port operations.

   Synonymeberthdockjettylandingpierquaywharf

3. Act of securing a vesselB2formal

   The process of tying up a ship to a dock using ropes or lines.

   Festmachen

   • The crew performed the dockage quickly despite the strong wind.
   • Proper dockage requires careful coordination among the sailors.
   • The captain supervised the dockage of the vessel at the pier.

   Synonymedockinglandingmooringtie-up