👉 Onshore, also known as offshore, refers to a location located closer to or at the surface of the Earth than an onshore port. This means that it is situated in the ocean and not within a harbor or dockyard. The term "onshore" is used in maritime law, particularly in terms of international shipping and navigation, where it refers to the geographical position of a vessel relative to its destination port of embarkation or departure. It can also be used in context of offshore wind farms