moorage

• Substantiv, das das Festmachen eines Schiffes, den Liegeplatz oder die dafür erhobene Gebühr bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of securing a vessel, the place where it is moored, or the fee charged for mooring.

1. Mooring FeeC1formal

   A charge or fee paid for the privilege of securing a boat or ship at a dock or buoy.

   Liegeplatzgebühr

   • The harbor master collected the moorage before we tied up.
   • Moorage rates increase during the summer season.
   • We paid a daily moorage fee for our sailboat.

   Synonymeanchoragedockage

2. Mooring PlaceC1formal

   A designated location, such as a dock, slip, or buoy, where a vessel can be securely fastened.

   Liegeplatz

   • The marina offers excellent moorage for yachts.
   • We found a safe moorage behind the breakwater.
   • The storm damaged several moorages in the port.

   Synonymeanchorageberthdockmooringslip

3. Act of MooringC1formal

   The process or action of securing a vessel in place using ropes, cables, or anchors.

   Festmachen

   • Moorage requires careful coordination between the captain and the crew.
   • The moorage of the large tanker took over an hour.
   • Proper moorage prevents the boat from drifting away.

   Synonymedockingmooring