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Port
For articles about other uses of port, see Port (disambiguation).
A Port is a facility at the edge of an ocean, river, or lake for receiving ships and transferring cargo and persons to them.
A seaport is a major facility for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo to and from oceanic ships. The term also refers to a city with such a facility.
A river port is a major facility in a city, for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo to and from cargo ships. The term also refers to a city with such a facility.
Critical to the functioning of seaports and river ports are:
- Presence of deep water channels (40 feet minimum) and berths
- Protection from wind, wave, and surge
- Access to intermodal transportation (trains and trucks)
Seaports and river ports are often equipped with large cranes for the loading and unloading of containers from container ships. These are usually operated by longshoremen. Pilots and tugboats are also used to safely maneuver the ships in tight quarters.
A Fishing Port is a type of port or harbor facility particularly suitable for landing and distributing fish.
Equipment such as cranes and refrigerated storage may be provided by private interests or public bodies. Often canneries or other processing facilities will be located very close by.
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Port State Control Paris MOU
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http://www.parismou.org/
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http://www.amsa.gov.au/sp/shipdet/sdetlink.htm
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Port State Control Inspection.
http://www.info.gov.hk/mardep/
Flag, Coastal and Port State Control
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http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/shiplaw/portste.htm
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Lists of ships under port state control detention in Hong Kong, China.
http://www.info.gov.hk/mardep/detention/dlist.htm
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http://www.shipmspa.com
U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control
PSC information, and a list of ships detained.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/pscweb/index.htm
European Port State Control
Information and searches for the public relating to Port State Control in Europe under the Paris MOU.
http://www.equasis.org/
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Largely self-funded government agency with the aims of enhancing efficiency in the areas of safety and other services. Lists safety, search and rescue information.
http://www.amsa.gov.au/sp/psc/pscindex.htm
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