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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- even keel
1, record 1, English, even%20keel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- level trim 2, record 1, English, level%20trim
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "even keel" is a nautical term used to describe a ship's position in the water. When a ship is on an even keel, it means that the draft of the vessel is equal fore and aft. In simpler terms, the ship's keel is parallel to the waterline, which allows the vessel to float or proceed in a smooth and level manner. An even keel is an essential aspect of safe navigation for any vessel. If a ship is not on an even keel, it can lead to listing, which is when the ship leans to one side or the other due to uneven weight distribution. 3, record 1, English, - even%20keel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- evenkeel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tirant d'eau égal
1, record 1, French, tirant%20d%27eau%20%C3%A9gal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assiette nulle 2, record 1, French, assiette%20nulle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tirant d'eau est la hauteur de la partie immergée du bateau qui varie en fonction de la charge transportée. [...] Un navire est à tirant d'eau égal lorsque son tirant d'eau est le même à l'avant et à l'arrière [...] 3, record 1, French, - tirant%20d%27eau%20%C3%A9gal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Water Transport
- Oil Drilling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- on even keel
1, record 2, English, on%20even%20keel
correct, adjective phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of] a ship or floating offshore drilling rig when it floats in the water with its plane of flotation parallel to the design waterline (i.e., the rig has no heel to either side). 2, record 2, English, - on%20even%20keel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vessel is said to be on even keel when her draft is the same at bow and stern. 3, record 2, English, - on%20even%20keel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Transport par eau
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- en assiette nulle
1, record 2, French, en%20assiette%20nulle
correct, adjective phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sans différence 2, record 2, French, sans%20diff%C3%A9rence
correct, adjective phrase
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un navire dont le tirant d'eau avant et le tirant d'eau arrière sont égaux. 1, record 2, French, - en%20assiette%20nulle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pétroliers ayant une position très acculée à lège en ouvrant sur tous les tanks à la fois, ceux de l'arrière se remplissent d'abord augmentant encore la différence de tirant d'eau. Il faut donc commencer sur l'avant. Lorsque le navire sera ramené sans différence on pourra ouvrir toutes les vannes. 2, record 2, French, - en%20assiette%20nulle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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