Definitions
- Referring to the fee charged for using a dock or pier to load or unload cargo from a ship. - Talking about the space available for docking a boat or ship at a marina or harbor. - Describing the act of docking a boat or ship at a designated location.
- Referring to the fee charged for using a mooring buoy or anchor to secure a boat or ship in a harbor or bay. - Talking about the space available for mooring a boat or ship at a marina or harbor. - Describing the act of securing a boat or ship to a mooring buoy or anchor.
List of Similarities
- 1Both dockage and moorage refer to fees charged for using a designated space to secure a boat or ship.
- 2Both involve securing a boat or ship in a specific location.
- 3Both are used in the context of marinas, harbors, and ports.
- 4Both can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Dockage typically refers to using a dock or pier, while moorage refers to using a mooring buoy or anchor.
- 2Method: Dockage involves securing a boat or ship to a fixed structure, while moorage involves securing a boat or ship to a floating buoy or anchor.
- 3Cost: Dockage fees are often higher than moorage fees due to the use of a fixed structure and additional services provided.
- 4Availability: Dockage may be limited in certain locations, while moorage can be more widely available in open waters.
- 5Usage: Dockage is more commonly used in commercial shipping contexts, while moorage is more commonly used in recreational boating contexts.
Remember this!
Dockage and moorage both refer to the fees charged for using a designated space to secure a boat or ship. However, the difference between dockage and moorage is their location, method, cost, availability, and usage. Dockage involves using a fixed structure like a dock or pier, while moorage involves using a floating buoy or anchor. Dockage fees are often higher than moorage fees, and dockage is more commonly used in commercial shipping contexts, while moorage is more commonly used in recreational boating contexts.
