TechnologyAugust 8, 2026

jetties

JET-eez

Definition

Narrow, pier-like structures extending from the shore into a body of water, often used to protect a harbor or provide a landing place for ships.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'jetee', meaning 'a throwing' or 'that which is thrown out', eventually evolving to describe a structure that projects or is thrown out into the water.

In the news

In the context of ammonia and methanol trade, jetties are mentioned as critical maritime infrastructure components required for the loading and unloading of liquid chemical cargo from large tanker vessels.

Hydrogen Derivatives Trade: Ammonia vs Methanol Infrastructure

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