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GIRTHING [1 record]

Record 1 2022-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • Safety (Water Transport)
CONT

Girding occurs when a vessel is pulled broadside by a towline force and is unable to manoeuvre out of this position.

OBS

girding: designation standardized by the Marine Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Sécurité (Transport par eau)
CONT

Un engagement survient lorsqu'un remorqueur est tiré de travers par la force d'un câble de remorque et ne peut plus se redresser.

OBS

engagement : désignation normalisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie maritime.

Spanish

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