keelage (Meaning)
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keelage (n.)
The right of demanding a duty or toll for a ship entering a port; also, the duty or toll.
Synonyms & Antonyms of keelage
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keelage Sentence Examples
- The keelage charge for the ship was determined based on its size and weight.
- The shipyard charged a substantial amount for the keelage of the newly constructed vessel.
- The keelage fee was included in the overall cost of building the ship.
- The port authority levied a keelage charge on all vessels entering its jurisdiction.
- The keelage charge helped to cover the cost of maintaining and improving the port facilities.
- The keelage fee varied depending on the type and size of the vessel.
- Some ports offered discounts on keelage charges for vessels that stayed for longer periods.
- The keelage charge was often a significant expense for shipping companies.
- Some shipping companies negotiated special rates for keelage charges with certain ports.
- The keelage charge was typically paid by the ship's owner or operator.
FAQs About the word keelage
The right of demanding a duty or toll for a ship entering a port; also, the duty or toll.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The keelage charge for the ship was determined based on its size and weight.
The shipyard charged a substantial amount for the keelage of the newly constructed vessel.
The keelage fee was included in the overall cost of building the ship.
The port authority levied a keelage charge on all vessels entering its jurisdiction.
