Ports, harbours and marinas
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The sector deals with the development of the coastal areas by providing services for ships, including:
Port
Place having facilities for merchant ships to moor and to load or discharge goods or passengers to or from seagoing vessels[1].
Harbour
A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structure [2].
Marina
A specially designed harbour with moorings for pleasure yachts and small boats [3].
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