Nautical Term: PRATIQUE

Definition of PRATIQUE

Pratique refers to the official permission or license granted by port authorities to vessels seeking to enter or depart from a port.

For instance, a cargo ship arriving at the Port of Marseille needs to obtain the pratique before it can start unloading its cargo.

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