Berthing: meaning, definitions and examples
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berthing
[ ˈbɜːrθɪŋ ]
maritime terminology
Berthing refers to the process of securing a vessel in a designated area, typically at a dock or harbor. This term is commonly used in maritime operations when a ship is maneuvered alongside a pier for loading or unloading cargo and passengers. Proper berthing is essential for the safety of the vessel, the crew, and the cargo being transferred. The arrangement of berthing spaces is crucial in busy ports to ensure efficiency and minimize delays.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The boat had a perfect berthing at the marina.
- Efficient berthing can reduce the turnaround time for vessels.
- The captain practiced the berthing maneuver before arriving at the port.
Translations
Translations of the word "berthing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atracação
🇮🇳 बर्थिंग
🇩🇪 Liegeplatz
🇮🇩 berthing
🇺🇦 причалювання
🇵🇱 cumowanie
🇯🇵 接岸
🇫🇷 amarrage
🇪🇸 amarre
🇹🇷 yanaşma
🇰🇷 접안
🇸🇦 رسو
🇨🇿 přistání
🇸🇰 pristátie
🇨🇳 靠泊
🇸🇮 pristanek
🇮🇸 brygging
🇰🇿 құлақтандыру
🇬🇪 ბერტინგი
🇦🇿 bərth
🇲🇽 amarre
Etymology
The term 'berthing' derives from the Old English word 'berth,' which originally referred to a place to sleep or rest. This term has its roots in the Middle Dutch word 'berch,' meaning a bed or place to lie down. In the context of maritime language, 'berth' evolved to describe the designated space where a ship could rest or be secured when docked. By the late 19th century, 'berthing' emerged as a specific term to denote the act of tying a ship to during a docking operation and has been extensively used in navigational terms ever since. Today, it encompasses not only the physical act of securing vessels but also the logistics and strategies involved in efficient port operations.