docking facility

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docking facility - landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out; "the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late"

dockage, dock

dry dock, drydock, graving dock - a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline

landing place, landing - structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods

marina - a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers

harbor, harbour, seaport, haven - a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

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The Navy has no docking facility for its bigger vessels as well as hangars for its helicopters.

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However, it is serving as a temporary docking facility prior to the vessel shifting to its cargo dock.

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Under the CCL expansion project, Bechtel is responsible for the construction of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) train, an LNG tank and the completion of a second LNG loading berth, as well as the existing construction of two LNG trains, two tanks and a docking facility.

Bechtel to begin construction of 8th LNG train for Cheniere on the US Gulf Coast

The work on the CCL expansion includes construction of a new liquefied natural gas train, an LNG tank, and the completion of a second LNG loading berth, in addition to the existing construction of two LNG trains, two tanks, and a docking facility. The expansion will add 4.5 million tonnes of LNG per annum to the plant capacity.

Bechtel receives complete notice to proceed for construction of Train three expansion of Corpus Christi Liquefaction project

Aside from the docking facility, the project will also include a retail and recreational complex for cruise passengers.