<P> An anchorage is a location at sea where ships can lower anchors . </P> <P> Anchorages are where anchors are lowered and utilised, whereas moorings usually are tethering to buoys or something similar . The locations usually have conditions for safe anchorage in protection from weather conditions, and other hazards . </P> <P> The purpose of resting a ship at sea securely can be for waiting to enter ports, as well as taking on cargo or passengers where insufficient port facilities exist . </P>

How long do cargo ships stay in port