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PLIMSOLL MARK [1 record]

Record 1 2000-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Oil Drilling
DEF

A mark placed on the side of a floating, offshore drilling rig or ship denoting the maximum depth to which it may be loaded or ballasted.

OBS

The line is determined by a classification society in accordance with local and international rules for safety of life at sea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Forage des puits de pétrole

Spanish

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