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Record 1 2022-05-11

English

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

A fairway buoy indicates safe water. It is used to mark landfalls, channel entrances or the centre of a channel. It may be passed on either side but should be kept to the port (left) when proceeding in either direction.

French

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

Une bouée de mi-chenal marque une zone d'eaux sécuritaires et signale des atterrages, l'entrée ou le milieu des chenaux. Les navires peuvent circuler de chaque côté, mais il est préférable de la laisser sur 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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