Desembarque

Desembarque, also written desembarque, is the act of disembarking from a vehicle or vessel, or the unloading of people or goods at a destination. The term derives from des- (undo) and embarcar (to embark); together they form related concepts such as embarque and desembarque.

In maritime contexts, desembarque refers to the disembarkation of passengers, crew, or rescued individuals at a port or shore. It typically follows a voyage into a harbor, with procedures that may include passport control, customs inspection, health checks, and safety procedures. Port authorities coordinate with shipping companies to stage a controlled and safe disembarkation, using gangways, cranes, and other equipment.

Cargo disembarkation, also described as unloading, is a related process where containers or bulk goods are moved from ships to terminal facilities. This involves logistics planning, verification of documents, weight and balance considerations, and transfer to storage areas or to trucks and trains.

In aviation and other transportation sectors, desembarque refers to passengers leaving an aircraft at the end of a flight or a stopover. For troops or specialized forces, desembarque (or desembarco) denotes the landing on a shore, often in amphibious operations, historically notable in military campaigns such as the landings on enemy coastlines.

The term is used in legal, economic, and historical contexts, and is paired with embarque, the act of boarding. Desembarque can be described with terms like desembarco naval, desembarque de pasajeros, or desembarque de mercancías. See also: embarque, desembarco.