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Meaning of groundage

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groundage (n.)

A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port.

groundage Sentence Examples

  1. The ship's groundage fee was exorbitant, leaving the captain with a heavy financial burden.
  2. The vessel's groundage on the shallow sandbank caused extensive damage to its hull.
  3. Insurance companies often charge a substantial premium for coverage against groundage incidents.
  4. The grounding of the freighter resulted in significant groundage claims from the cargo owners.
  5. The harbormaster strictly enforced regulations prohibiting groundage within the port's confines.
  6. The ferry company announced a temporary groundage surcharge to cover the costs of a recent grounding incident.
  7. The ship's groundage was caused by an error in navigation, leading to the suspension of the captain's license.
  8. Salvage divers were hired to remove the vessel from groundage and prevent further damage.
  9. The groundage of a large tanker in a narrow channel caused a major shipping disruption.
  10. Maritime law holds shipowners liable for damages resulting from groundage, even if it was caused by factors beyond their control.

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A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port.

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The ship's groundage fee was exorbitant, leaving the captain with a heavy financial burden.

The vessel's groundage on the shallow sandbank caused extensive damage to its hull.

Insurance companies often charge a substantial premium for coverage against groundage incidents.

The grounding of the freighter resulted in significant groundage claims from the cargo owners.