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A '''seaport''' is a major facility in a [[city]], for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo; to and from [[ocean]]ic [[ship]]s. The term also refers to a city with such a facility. (See also: [[port]])
A '''seaport''' is a major facility in a [[city]], for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo; to and from [[ocean]]ic [[ship]]s. The term also refers to a city with such a facility. (See also: [[port]])

Critical to the functioning of a seaport is:
* Presence of deep water channels (40 feet minimum) and berths
* Protection from [[wind]], wave, and surge
* Access to intermodal transportation ([[train]]s and [[truck]]s)

Seaports are often equiped with large cranes for the loading and unloading of [[container]]s from [[container ship]]s. These are usually operated by members of the longshoreman's [[Labor union|union]]. [[Pilot]]s and [[tugboat]]s are also used to safely maneuver the ships in tight quarters.


Here are some of the world's seaports:
Here are some of the world's seaports:
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*[[Manama]], [[Bahrain]]
*[[Manama]], [[Bahrain]]
*[[Mogadishu]], [[Somalia]]
*[[Mogadishu]], [[Somalia]]

*[[Mumbai]] (Bombay), [[India]]
*[[Mumbai]] (Bombay), [[India]]
*[[Muscat]], [[Oman]]
*[[Muscat]], [[Oman]]

Revision as of 09:36, 31 July 2003

A seaport is a major facility in a city, for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo; to and from oceanic ships. The term also refers to a city with such a facility. (See also: port)

Critical to the functioning of a seaport is:

  • Presence of deep water channels (40 feet minimum) and berths
  • Protection from wind, wave, and surge
  • Access to intermodal transportation (trains and trucks)

Seaports are often equiped with large cranes for the loading and unloading of containers from container ships. These are usually operated by members of the longshoreman's union. Pilots and tugboats are also used to safely maneuver the ships in tight quarters.

Here are some of the world's seaports:

Atlantic Ocean

Mediterranean Sea:

Arctic Ocean:

Indian Ocean:

Pacific Ocean:

Great Lakes:

See also Ship transport, Transport

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