Port of call

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Context:

Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena.

Details:

The Marianne Danica was carrying a cargo of arms to Israel and had requested permission to call at Cartagena.
It was carrying nearly 27 tons of explosive material from India's Madras.

What is the Port Of Call?

As Per the shipping Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation, a “port of call” can be defined as the port of a country where cargo or a passenger (cruise) ship halts to discharge or load the cargo or to embark or disembark passengers.
The vessel may “call” the said intermediate port and need a stopover due to various reasons, like: Cargo operations (cleaning, repairs, or maintenance) Stock up supplies (fuel, food, etc.)
A Port of call can include both inland harbours and marine seaports that cater to vessels transiting internationally.
Further sub-dividing them, there can even be fish harbours where fishes are lugged and disseminated, cargo harbours where cargo is dispersed and a dry harbour where vessels’ maintenance and refurbishing are carried out.

Source:

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spain-denied-port-call-ship-carrying-arms-israel-2024-05-16/

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following best describes the term "port of call"?

a) The primary harbor where a ship is registered and licensed.

b) A designated location where a ship anchors to load or unload cargo and passengers during a journey.

c) A maritime law enforcement agency responsible for regulating shipping activities in a specific region.

d) A navigational chart indicating the routes and ports along a maritime trade route.

Answer: b)

Explanation: A "port of call" refers to a specific destination or location where a ship stops during its journey to load or unload cargo, take on supplies, or embark/disembark passengers. It serves as a temporary docking point along a maritime route.