groundage (Meaning)
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groundage (n.)
A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port.
Synonyms & Antonyms of groundage
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groundage Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The harbormaster strictly enforced regulations prohibiting groundage within the port's confines.
- The ferry company announced a temporary groundage surcharge to cover the costs of a recent grounding incident.
- The ship's groundage was caused by an error in navigation, leading to the suspension of the captain's license.
- Salvage divers were hired to remove the vessel from groundage and prevent further damage.
- The groundage of a large tanker in a narrow channel caused a major shipping disruption.
- Maritime law holds shipowners liable for damages resulting from groundage, even if it was caused by factors beyond their control.
FAQs About the word groundage
A local tax paid by a ship for the ground or space it occupies while in port.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
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.
