Object Class: Cargo transhipment area


Acronym: CTSARE (P,A)

Code: 25

Set Attribute_A: DATEND; DATSTA; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; PEREND; PERSTA; STATUS;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

An area designated for the transfer of cargo from one vessel to another. (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition, 5593).

References:

INT 1: IN 64;

S-4: 449.4;

Remarks:

The transhipment of cargo is often known as 'lightering' and the area may be known as 'lightering area' or 'cargo transfer area'. (IHO Chart Specifications, S-4)

Distinction: dock area; harbour area (administrative); harbour facility;