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Record 1 2020-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

Aquatic or marine areas [where] a vessel undergoes hydrodynamic effects.

OBS

These areas which for navigational reasons, such as the presence of shoals or other dangers, confine the movements of [a ship] within narrow limits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Environnement marin ou aquatique [dans lequel] un navire subit des effets hydrodynamiques.

OBS

Ces environnements, pour des raisons de navigation comme la présence de hauts-fonds ou d'autres dangers, confinent les mouvements de navigation dans des limites étroites.

Spanish

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