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GMD 711S Harbours and Ports
GMD 711S Harbours and Ports
PORTS
Geometric Design 2– GMD 711S 2
DEFINITION
• A harbour is any body of water of sufficient depth where ships can
enter to find shelter or refuge from storms, waves or other types of
water turbulence or a halt point for ships/water vessels
• A true harbour must be in contact with the land part and cannot be
surrounded on all sides by deep water
• The modern harbour is a place where ships are;
– Built,
– Launched,
– Repaired, as well as
– A terminal for incoming and outgoing ships
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