Port of call
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Context:
- Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena.
Details:
- The Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena.
- It was carrying nearly 27 tons of explosive material from India's Madras.
What is the Port Of Call?
- As Per the shipping Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation, a “port of call” can be defined as the port of a country where cargo or a passenger (cruise) ship halts to discharge or load the cargo or to embark or disembark passengers.
- The vessel may “call” the said intermediate port and need a stopover due to various reasons, like: Cargo operations (cleaning, repairs, or maintenance) Stock up supplies (fuel, food, etc.)
- A Port of call can include both inland harbours and marine seaports that cater to vessels transiting internationally.
- Further sub-dividing them, there can even be fish harbours where fishes are lugged and disseminated, cargo harbours where cargo is dispersed and a dry harbour where vessels’ maintenance and refurbishing are carried out.
Source:
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spain-denied-port-call-ship-carrying-arms-israel-2024-05-16/
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Which of the following best describes the term "port of call"? a) The primary harbor where a ship is registered and licensed. b) A designated location where a ship anchors to load or unload cargo and passengers during a journey. c) A maritime law enforcement agency responsible for regulating shipping activities in a specific region. d) A navigational chart indicating the routes and ports along a maritime trade route. Answer: b) Explanation: A "port of call" refers to a specific destination or location where a ship stops during its journey to load or unload cargo, take on supplies, or embark/disembark passengers. It serves as a temporary docking point along a maritime route. |
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