English Word · Advanced
jettage
Certain charges levied upon incoming vessels at a port
Pronunciation: say jettage
Meaning
Charges or fees levied upon vessels for the use of a jetty or port facilities.
Example
The port authority calculated the jettage based on the vessel's tonnage.
The port authority calculated the jettage based on the vessel's tonnage.
Practice tips
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