bn:00051151n
Noun Concept
Categories: Shipping management
EN
lighterage  lightering
EN
The transportation of goods on a lighter WordNet 3.0
Definitions
Relations
Sources
EN
The transportation of goods on a lighter WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Lightering is the process of transferring cargo between vessels of different sizes, usually between a barge and a bulker or oil tanker. Wikipedia
Also called "lighterage", the process of transferring cargo between vessels of different sizes Wikidata
The fee paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter. Wiktionary
The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat. Wiktionary
DERIVATION
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Wikipedia
Wikidata
Wiktionary
Wikipedia Redirections