#outer harbor

• Outer harbor — An outer water basin located at the entrance of a maritime or river port, protected by breakwaters and jetties, intended for the temporary shelter of vessels, execution of turning maneuvers, or waiting for docking permission. This structural element plays a critical role in naval safety, mitigating the energy of large waves and allowing the controlled passage of ships into the inner unloading basins.
• Outer harbor — A specially designed, deep water area partially enclosed by breakwaters, located at the main entrance of a harbor or downstream of a river port, intended for temporary ship mooring, turning maneuvers, or absorbing wave energy. In a geo-economic sense, it designates a subsidiary port, often a deep-water one, built at the mouth of an estuary to accommodate modern large vessels that cannot navigate to the main inland port.