dockage

• Substantivo que designa a taxa cobrada pelo uso de uma doca por uma embarcação, o local de atracação num porto onde os navios carregam, descarregam ou são reparados, ou ainda o ato de atracar uma embarcação que chega com o auxílio de cabos.

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.

   Taxa de uso de doca

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmooragequayagewharfage

2. Docking facilityB2formal

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

   Doca

   • 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.

   Sinônimosberthdockjettylandingpierquaywharf

3. Act of securing a vesselB2formal

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

   Atracação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdockinglandingmooringtie-up