berthing
- present participle of berth.
Example Sentences
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One of Britain's busiest ports has closed one of its terminals following a "berthing incident" caused by severe weather conditions.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
While electrification at the berthing docks is already underway in Seattle, grant programs in the legislation will support further electrification and the transition from diesel-powered machinery, not just in Washington but around the country.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023
CalMac plans to initially conduct sea and berthing trials before deploying MV Alfred on its routes, so no bookings or services have been affected.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2023
Turkey's Ceyhan port was ready to resume Iraqi crude oil loadings from storage on Tuesday, but bad weather was preventing vessels from berthing, a trade source with direct knowledge said.
From Reuters • Feb. 7, 2023
The freighter had anchored off the Manila port area during the night, berthing in the early hours.
From The Golden Skull by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
