What is another word for comes to berth?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌmz tə bˈɜːθ] (IPA) 
When a ship or boat "comes to berth" it means that it is arriving at a port and is preparing to dock. There are several synonyms to describe this process such as mooring, berthing, anchoring, docking, and tying up. These terms all describe the act of securing a vessel to a fixed location, such as a pier or wharf. Each term implies a slightly different process, for example, mooring implies using ropes or a cable to anchor the ship in place, while docking may indicate a more elaborate maneuver in which the ship is guided into a designated berth by trained personnel. Nevertheless, all these terms signify the point at which a journey by water has come to an end as the vessel is brought to rest.
