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MED MOORING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
DEF

[A technique for] mooring a ship with [its] stern to [a] seawall and bow kept from swinging by anchors placed ahead while maneuvering in.

CONT

Mediterranean mooring, docking a boat "end-on" to a quay as opposed to tying up alongside, is common practice in many parts of the world. ... Whether you choose to moor stern-to or bow-to is largely a matter of personal preference, although boat design, protruding equipment, and water depth may dictate one or the other.

OBS

Mooring by the stern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
OBS

Amarrage l'arrière à quai.

OBS

Amarrage cul à quai.

OBS

amarrage méditerranéen : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
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