A device that generally provides the transition point between the marina fuel piping and the hose to which the nozzle is attached. A dispenser usually includes a metering device to measure the quantity of fuel dispensed, a control switch that supplies power to the pump, and a receptacle to hold a fuel nozzle when it is not in use.
A dispenser may consist of a cabinet similar to that used for automobile fueling, with or without a hose reel, a meter mounted on a stand with a control switch and receptacle to hold a fuel nozzle or mobile-cart-mounted meter and hose that can be connected to a hydrant-type fuel outlet on the dock.
See also Dispenser, Blending dispenser, High hose dispenser, Low hose dispenser, Single hose dispenser, Multihose dispenser, Satellite dispenser and Multiproduct dispenser.