Definitions
- Referring to the cargo or equipment that is not essential for the ship's operation. - Talking about the items that are stored on deck or in the hold of a ship. - Describing the materials used to secure and protect the cargo during transportation.
- Referring to the materials used to support and protect the cargo during transportation. - Talking about the packing materials, such as wood or cardboard, used to separate and cushion the cargo. - Describing the items used to prevent damage to the cargo during loading and unloading.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to materials used in shipping.
- 2Both are used to protect and secure cargo during transportation.
- 3Both are related to the safe handling of goods on board a ship.
- 4Both are used in the shipping industry to ensure the safety of the cargo.
- 5Both are important for the proper functioning of a ship.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Fardage refers to non-essential equipment, while dunnage refers to materials used to support and protect the cargo.
- 2Usage: Fardage is used to describe items stored on deck or in the hold of a ship, while dunnage is used to describe packing materials used to separate and cushion the cargo.
- 3Purpose: Fardage is used to secure and protect the cargo during transportation, while dunnage is used to prevent damage to the cargo during loading and unloading.
- 4Material: Fardage can include ropes, sails, and other non-essential equipment, while dunnage is typically made of wood or cardboard.
- 5Location: Fardage is often stored on deck or in the hold of a ship, while dunnage is placed between the cargo to prevent damage.
Remember this!
Fardage and dunnage are both terms used in shipping to describe materials used to protect and secure cargo during transportation. However, fardage refers to non-essential equipment, while dunnage refers to materials used to support and protect the cargo. Additionally, fardage is used to secure and protect the cargo during transportation, while dunnage is used to prevent damage to the cargo during loading and unloading.
