dockage

• Nom désignant le droit perçu pour l'utilisation d'un dock ou d'une cale sèche par un navire, l'emplacement d'accostage dans un port où les navires sont chargés, déchargés ou réparés, ou le processus d'amarrage d'un navire arrivant au moyen de cordages.

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.

   Droit de quai / Taxe d'accostage

   • 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.

   Synonymesmooragequayagewharfage

2. Docking facilityB2formal

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

   Installation d'accostage

   • 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.

   Synonymesberthdockjettylandingpierquaywharf

3. Act of securing a vesselB2formal

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

   Action d'accoster un navire

   • 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.

   Synonymesdockinglandingmooringtie-up