The Marina

4. The Berth

The Berth

A berth is a designated space in a marina or harbour where boats can be moored. In American English, this is sometimes called a slip, whereas in British English, the term slip or slipway usually refers to a ramp for launching boats.

• A boat is moored in a berth.
• A captain books a berth in advance.
• A marina provides berths for different boat sizes.