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CREW MASTER [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Occupation Names (General)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- master fisher
1, record 1, English, master%20fisher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- master fisherman 2, record 1, English, master%20fisherman
correct
- master fisherwoman 3, record 1, English, master%20fisherwoman
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Master fishers work in the commercial fishing industry managing a fishing vessel and fishing operations to catch and preserve fish, crustacean and molluscs. They operate radio, radar, sonar and other navigational aids, as well as check and interpret weather patterns. Master fishers assist the crew in sorting, cleaning[, ] preserving, stowing and refrigerating their catch. They may also be responsible for the maintenance of their vessel and fishing equipment, and the management of their crew. 1, record 1, English, - master%20fisher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maître de pêche
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maître des pêches 2, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20des%20p%C3%AAches
correct, masculine noun
- maîtresse de pêche 3, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, feminine noun
- maîtresse des pêches 3, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20des%20p%C3%AAches
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- Maritime Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crew list
1, record 2, English, crew%20list
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- muster roll 2, record 2, English, muster%20roll
correct
- crew roster 3, record 2, English, crew%20roster
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list prepared by the master of a ship showing the full names, nationality, passport or discharge book number, rank and age of every officer and crew member engaged on board that ship. 4, record 2, English, - crew%20list
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the essential ship’s documents, it is always requested by customs and immigration authorities when they board the ship on arrival. 4, record 2, English, - crew%20list
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Droit maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rôle d'équipage
1, record 2, French, r%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- liste des membres d'équipage 2, record 2, French, liste%20des%20membres%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une liste des membres d'équipage doit être présentée à l'arrivée au Canada de tout bâtiment immatriculé à l'étranger, quel que soit le nombre de membres d'équipage à son bord. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
- Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
- Derecho marítimo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rol
1, record 2, Spanish, rol
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Transportation Insurance
- Insurance Law
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Captain’s protest
1, record 3, English, Captain%26rsquo%3Bs%20protest
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ship’s protest 2, record 3, English, ship%26rsquo%3Bs%20protest
correct
- sea protest 3, record 3, English, sea%20protest
correct
- marine protest 4, record 3, English, marine%20protest
correct
- master’s protest 5, record 3, English, master%26rsquo%3Bs%20protest
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaration, made before a notary public(or a consular representative) by the master of a ship on arrival in port, that the ship has encountered circumstances beyond his control, such as heavy weather, which may have caused damage to the ship or her cargo and that the crew exercised all diligence to avoid such damage. 5, record 3, English, - Captain%26rsquo%3Bs%20protest
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This document may be used in legal proceedings such as claims for loss or damage in transit, or to support the carrier’s defenses against such claims. 5, record 3, English, - Captain%26rsquo%3Bs%20protest
Record 3, Key term(s)
- maritime declaration
- master’s report
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Assurance transport
- Droit des assurances
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rapport de mer
1, record 3, French, rapport%20de%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- protêt du capitaine 2, record 3, French, prot%C3%AAt%20du%20capitaine
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport des incidents survenus pendant le voyage, fait par un capitaine et confirmé par plusieurs hommes de l'équipage, devant le président du Tribunal de Commerce, un consul ou une autre autorité légale, pour certifier ses dires en cas d'avaries survenues au navire ou à la cargaison [...] 3, record 3, French, - rapport%20de%20mer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rapport de mer sert également à dégager la responsabilité du capitaine et de l'armateur lorsque les avaries résultent d'accidents maritimes dus à des circonstances fortuites. 4, record 3, French, - rapport%20de%20mer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho marítimo
- Seguro de transporte
- Seguros (Derecho)
- Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- declaración del Capitán
1, record 3, Spanish, declaraci%C3%B3n%20del%20Capit%C3%A1n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración hecha por el capitán de un buque dando detalles sobre daños, averías, accidentes o sospecha de éstos, sufridos en el barco o la carga. 1, record 3, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20del%20Capit%C3%A1n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contract for the carriage of passengers by sea
1, record 4, English, contract%20for%20the%20carriage%20of%20passengers%20by%20sea
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- contract of carriage of passengers by sea 1, record 4, English, contract%20of%20carriage%20of%20passengers%20by%20sea
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contract of carriage of passengers by sea is an ordinary contract for the conveyance from port to port by ship of persons, other than master, crew, owner and the latter's family or servants. 1, record 4, English, - contract%20for%20the%20carriage%20of%20passengers%20by%20sea
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrat de transport de voyageurs par mer
1, record 4, French, contrat%20de%20transport%20de%20voyageurs%20par%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- contrat de transport de passagers par mer 1, record 4, French, contrat%20de%20transport%20de%20passagers%20par%20mer
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Organizations
- Maritime Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- certificated mate
1, record 5, English, certificated%20mate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Power of High Court to remove master...(2) The removal shall be made upon the application of any owner of the ship or his agent, or of the consignee of the ship, of any certificated mate or of one-third or more of the crew of the ship. 1, record 5, English, - certificated%20mate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
certificated mate: this term was taken from the Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice of the High Court of Justice, 5th ed., Londres, Stevens and Sons, 1931, p. 225 2, record 5, English, - certificated%20mate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisations maritimes
- Droit maritime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lieutenant breveté
1, record 5, French, lieutenant%20brevet%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lieutenante brevetée 1, record 5, French, lieutenante%20brevet%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- exhaust air
1, record 6, English, exhaust%20air
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the master temperature control sensor detects the temperature of the exhaust air after it has circulated in the crew areas. 1, record 6, English, - exhaust%20air
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- air d'évacuation 1, record 6, French, air%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-06-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Transport of Goods
- Ports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- husbanding
1, record 7, English, husbanding
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Term used by steamship lines, agents, or port captains who are appointed to handle all matters in assisting the master of the vessel while in port to obtain bunkering, fresh water, food and supplies, payroll for the crew, doctors appointments, ship repair, etc. 1, record 7, English, - husbanding
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Transport de marchandises
- Ports
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- consignation
1, record 7, French, consignation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Consignation navires : Nous assurons la gestion complète de vos navires de l'entrée à la sortie du port. Assistance au navire, à l'équipage et aux marchandises durant l'escale; commande, coordination et suivi des opérations de manutention; réalisation de vos formalités douanières; établissement de Pro-forma et compte d'escale; suivi de la facturation. 1, record 7, French, - consignation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clear grounds 1, record 8, English, clear%20grounds
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Evidence that the ship, its equipment, or its crew does not correspond substantially with the requirements of the relevant conventions or that the master or crew members are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the safety of ships or the prevention of pollution. 1, record 8, English, - clear%20grounds
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Resolution A.787(19) - Procedures for Port State Control, paragraph 1.6.1. Examples of clear grounds are included in 2.3. 1, record 8, English, - clear%20grounds
Record 8, Key term(s)
- clear ground
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bonnes raisons
1, record 8, French, bonnes%20raisons
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preuve que le navire, son armement ou son équipage ne correspondent pas pour l'essentiel aux conditions prescrites dans les conventions applicables ou que le capitaine ou les membres de l'équipage ne sont pas au fait des procédures essentielles de bord relatives à la sécurité des navires ou à la prévention de la pollution. 1, record 8, French, - bonnes%20raisons
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Résolution A.787(19) - Procédures de contrôle des navires par l'état du port, paragraphe 1.6.1. Des exemples de bonnes raisons sont données en 2.3. 1, record 8, French, - bonnes%20raisons
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bonne raison
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-08-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- master temperature control sensor
1, record 9, English, master%20temperature%20control%20sensor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
two master temperature control sensors detect the temperature of the exhaust air after it has circulated in the crew areas. 1, record 9, English, - master%20temperature%20control%20sensor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sonde de régulation de température principale 1, record 9, French, sonde%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation%20de%20temp%C3%A9rature%20principale
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1979-04-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Transportation Insurance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- barratry of the master and mariners
1, record 10, English, barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
correct, generic
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Barratry of the master and mariners" is one of the perils of the sea generally insured against in policies of marine insurance (...) 1, record 10, English, - barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Under the Marine Insurance Act the term barratry includes every wrongful act wilfully committed by the Master or crew to the detriment of the owner or charterers as the case may be.(...) Under the terms of Lloyd's policy shipowners are covered for barratry of the Master and mariners. 2, record 10, English, - barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Assurance transport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- baraterie du capitaine
1, record 10, French, baraterie%20du%20capitaine
correct, specific
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle "baraterie du patron" ou "baraterie du capitaine", une action du capitaine faite en fraude des assureurs, de l'armateur ou des chargeurs. 1, record 10, French, - baraterie%20du%20capitaine
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "patron" désigne le capitaine d'un navire de pêche ou de cabotage, de tonnage relativement faible; cependant, le responsable de la "conduite du navire", qu'il se nomme patron ou capitaine, remplit exactement les mêmes fonctions à bord, sous un de ces deux titres dont le seul équivalent juridique en anglais est "master". 2, record 10, French, - baraterie%20du%20capitaine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1978-12-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Transportation Insurance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- barratry of the master and mariners
1, record 11, English, barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
correct, generic
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the Marine Insurance Act the term barratry includes every wrongful act wilfully committed by the Master or crew to the detriment of the owners or charterers as the case may be(...) Under the terms of Lloyd's policy shipowners are covered for barratry of the Master and mariners. 2, record 11, English, - barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Barratry of the master and mariners" is one of the perils of the sea generally insured against in policies of marine insurance (...) 1, record 11, English, - barratry%20of%20the%20master%20and%20mariners
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Assurance transport
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- baraterie du patron
1, record 11, French, baraterie%20du%20patron
correct, specific
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle "baraterie du patron" ou "baraterie du capitaine", une action du capitaine faite en fraude des assureurs, de l'armateur ou des chargeurs. 1, record 11, French, - baraterie%20du%20patron
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "patron" désigne le capitaine d'un navire de pêche ou de cabotage de tonnage relativement faible; patrons ou capitaines remplissent exactement les mêmes fonctions à bord et ont les mêmes responsabilités quant à la conduite du navire. 2, record 11, French, - baraterie%20du%20patron
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- crew master 1, record 12, English, crew%20master
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appel de l'équipage
1, record 12, French, appel%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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