Harbor basin

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Docks in Civitavecchia

Port basins are an essential part of a port .

The main water area of ​​a port used for mooring and mooring as well as for loading and unloading ships , including the bank fortifications (for example quay walls ) surrounding this basin, is primarily referred to as the “basin” .

In contrast to other water areas of an artificially created or naturally existing port ( roadstead , entry and exit zones), the actual harbor basin often offers largely flow-free conditions for shipping and thus calm still waters -like conditions for sensitive and safe ship movements. In coastal areas in particular , often only docks offer security against storms . The water depth in the harbor basin (see also fairway ) fluctuates at seaports with ebb and flow .

literature

  • R. Schwab, W. Becker: Yearbook of the port construction company: 1941-1949. Springer-Verlag, Berlin 1951.
  • Birgitt Brinkmann: Sea ports - planning and design. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York 2005, ISBN 3-540-20587-X .

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