Answer: mooring

AnswerCrossword Clue
MOORING

Tying up, as a ship

MOORING

Tying up

MOORING

Place where a ship can be anchored

MOORING
Anchoring.
MOORING
Anchors, etc.
MOORINGSecuring.
MOORINGAnchorage
MOORINGHarbor activity
MOORINGBerthing
MOORINGShip's securer