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

  1. The keelage charge for the ship was determined based on its size and weight.
  2. The shipyard charged a substantial amount for the keelage of the newly constructed vessel.
  3. The keelage fee was included in the overall cost of building the ship.
  4. The port authority levied a keelage charge on all vessels entering its jurisdiction.
  5. The keelage charge helped to cover the cost of maintaining and improving the port facilities.
  6. The keelage fee varied depending on the type and size of the vessel.
  7. Some ports offered discounts on keelage charges for vessels that stayed for longer periods.
  8. The keelage charge was often a significant expense for shipping companies.
  9. Some shipping companies negotiated special rates for keelage charges with certain ports.
  10. The keelage charge was typically paid by the ship's owner or operator.

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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.