Moorings are the ropes, chains, and other objects used to moor a boat. Emergency workers fear that the burning ship could slip its moorings
A fixed fastener or anchor used by boats Boats using moorings don’t have to use traditional anchors this reduces damage to coral reefs
A permanent anchoring device usually supplied by the local marina or harbourmasters Sometimes there is a fee to use them and sometimes they are free They consist of a slab of concrete (most usual) or anchor, attached to a chain with a floating object of some kind that is easily moored to
A mooring is a place where a boat can be tied so that it cannot move away, or the object it is tied to. Free moorings will be available
A place where a boat can be moored Usually a buoy marks the location of a firmly set anchor
Commonly the anchor, chain, buoy, pennant, etc , by which a boat is permanently anchored in one location
In most locations we'll be able to tie up to a mooring instead of anchoring This will give us a more secure nights sleep as you don't have to worry about the anchor slipping when you tied to a mooring Moorings will cost us about $20-$40 night but will be well worth it