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STARBOARD BIFURCATION BUOY [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
CONT

A starboard bifurcation buoy marks the point where a channel divides when viewed from a vessel proceeding in the upstream direction and indicates the preferred or main channel is on the port (left) side of the buoy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par eau)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
CONT

Une bouée de bifurcation de tribord marque le point d'embranchement d'un chenal, [vers l'amont], pour indiquer que le chenal préféré ou le chenal principal est à bâbord (à gauche).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Señales e iluminación (Transporte por agua)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
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