(1) Permanent anchor equipment (attached by a chain to a buoy) to which a vessel can connect a line, wire, or chain, eliminating the need to use the vessel's anchor. (2) The act of securing a vessel. (3) The location where a vessel is berthed
NFPA 1005 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, 2007 ed. http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/aboutthecodes/100 5/pqu-ffq_firstdraftagenda_03-12.pdf, (Std: Prof Qualf for Mrn Fr Fight for Land-Based Fr Fightr - Amer) {363 NFC}