Marina
A sheltered harbor that provides moorings and services for recreational boats and yachts.
Mooring: A way of securing a vessel in place using lines, anchors, or fixed structures. Mooring lines or fittings hold boats at marina berths.
Boat ramp: An inclined surface used to launch or retrieve boats from the water. Marinas may provide ramps for boats that do not occupy permanent berths.
Marina management: The administration of marina facilities, services, berths, and operations. Management allocates berths and coordinates maintenance, safety, and customer services.
Coastal development: The construction and expansion of settlements, infrastructure, and industry along coasts. Marina projects can drive new construction and reshape waterfront land use.
Commercial port: A harbor facility designed chiefly for commercial shipping and cargo handling. Unlike a marina, a commercial port is organized around trade and freight vessels.
Berth: A designated place where a vessel can be secured or stationed. Each marina berth provides a specific space for a boat.
Fuel dock: A waterside structure where vessels can take on fuel. Fuel docks let boats refuel without leaving the marina.
Harbor pilot: A navigation specialist who guides vessels through confined or hazardous waters. Pilotage may be needed for larger vessels entering nearby harbor channels.
Coastal erosion: The loss of shoreline material through waves, currents, tides, or other processes. Marina breakwaters and dredging can alter sediment movement and nearby shorelines.
Fishing harbor: A harbor equipped to support fishing vessels, catches, and related shore-side work. Fishing harbors serve working fleets rather than primarily recreational boats.