pilotage
/ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ/
noun
- The act or skill of steering or navigating a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
- He studied pilotage for years before earning his commercial pilot's license.
- The captain's expert pilotage guided the ship safely through the narrow channel.
- Pilotage in foggy conditions requires extra caution and radar assistance.
- The fee paid for the services of a pilot who guides a ship through difficult waters.
- The shipping company included pilotage in its operating budget for the year.
- The port authority charges a standard pilotage fee for all incoming vessels.
- Pilotage can be expensive, but it ensures safe passage through the harbor.
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