When a boat is parked, it is referred to as “docking” or “mooring.” Docking is the process of securing a boat to a dock, pier, or other stationary object. Mooring is the process of anchoring a boat in open water and tying it off to an anchor or buoy. Both processes are important for keeping boats safe and secure when they are not in use.
Docking involves tying the boat off to a dock or pier with ropes or lines. This ensures that the boat stays in place and does not drift away due to wind or current. It also provides easy access for boarding and disembarking passengers and crew members. Docks can be made of wood, concrete, steel, or other materials depending on the size and type of vessel being docked.
Mooring involves anchoring the boat in open water and tying it off to an anchor or buoy. This ensures that the boat stays in place even if there is wind or current present. Mooring also allows for easy access for boarding and disembarking passengers and crew members without having to maneuver around docks or piers. Anchors can be made of metal, concrete, plastic, wood, or other materials depending on the size and type of vessel being moored.
Both docking and mooring are important processes for keeping boats safe when they are not in use. They provide stability for vessels while they are parked so that they do not drift away due to wind or current. They also provide easy access for boarding and disembarking passengers and crew members without having to maneuver around docks or piers.