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Term: TOUCH
Definition: When a ship stops at a port for a short time, it is called touching. This is usually done during a voyage for various reasons such as to take on supplies or to drop off passengers.
Definition: To stop at a port, usually for a brief period, in marine insurance.
Example: The ship touched at the port of Singapore to refuel before continuing its journey to Australia.
Explanation: In this example, the ship made a brief stop at the port of Singapore to refuel before continuing its journey to Australia. This is an example of the term "touch" in marine insurance, which refers to a ship stopping at a port for a short period of time.