harbour-dues

Ships pay harbour-dues before unloading their cargo.

Definition

1. Noun (plural):
   • Tax charged for port use: "harbour-dues" refer to fees or taxes levied on ships for the use of a harbour or port facilities, such as docking, anchoring, or loading/unloading cargo.

Usage Examples

• (Fees for using the harbour.)
• (The fees depend on the ship's size or time spent in port.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be exempt from harbour-dues": to be free from paying such fees, often due to special agreements or ship type.

  • Warships are usually exempt from harbour-dues when visiting foreign ports. (They do not have to pay the tax.)

• "to remit harbour-dues": to pay or submit the required fees.

  • The captain must remit the harbour-dues before the ship is allowed to depart. (Pay the fees to the port authority.)

Variants and Related Words

• Harbour (n): a place on the coast where ships may moor or shelter.

  • The natural harbour provided safe anchorage during the storm. (A sheltered port area.)

• Dues (n, plural): fees or charges for a service or right.

  • Members must pay their annual club dues. (Regular membership fees.)

Synonyms

• Port fees: charges for using a port.
• Anchorage dues: fees specifically for anchoring in a harbour.
• Berthing charges: costs for docking a ship at a pier.

Related Idioms

• "to pay one's dues": to earn a right or privilege through hard work or experience (not directly related to harbour-dues, but shares the word "dues").
  • She paid her dues as an intern before becoming a manager. (She earned her position through effort.)

Notes

• "Harbour-dues" is a compound noun, typically used in the plural form. It is a specific term in maritime law and commerce.