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Term: Lightering

Description:

Lightering refers to the process of transferring cargo or fuel from a larger vessel to a smaller one, typically done in order to navigate shallow waters or when a port is not accessible by larger ships. It is commonly used in the maritime industry to facilitate transportation efficiency and ensure safe navigation.

Sample Sentences:

• The tanker was too large to dock directly at the port, so they arranged for lightering to transfer the oil to smaller vessels.
• Due to the low tide, the ship had to undergo lightering operations to safely reach its destination.
• The lightering process involves carefully balancing weight distribution while transferring cargo between ships.

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