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HELMSMAN [16 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- helmsman-water transport
1, record 1, English, helmsman%2Dwater%20transport
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- helmswoman - water transport 1, record 1, English, helmswoman%20%2D%20water%20transport
correct
- wheelsman 1, record 1, English, wheelsman
correct
- wheelswoman 1, record 1, English, wheelswoman
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- timonier
1, record 1, French, timonier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- timonière 1, record 1, French, timoni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- helmsman-sports
1, record 2, English, helmsman%2Dsports
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barreur - voile
1, record 2, French, barreur%20%2D%20voile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- barreuse - voile 1, record 2, French, barreuse%20%2D%20voile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Navigation Instruments
- Ship Piloting
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- automatic pilot
1, record 3, English, automatic%20pilot
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- autopilot 2, record 3, English, autopilot
correct
- automatic pilot system 3, record 3, English, automatic%20pilot%20system
correct
- autopilot system 4, record 3, English, autopilot%20system
correct
- automatic steering system 5, record 3, English, automatic%20steering%20system
correct
- automatic helmsman 6, record 3, English, automatic%20helmsman
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for automatically keeping a boat or ship on a fixed heading or preset course. 7, record 3, English, - automatic%20pilot
Record 3, Key term(s)
- auto-pilot
- auto-pilot system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de navigation
- Pilotage des navires
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pilote automatique
1, record 3, French, pilote%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- autopilote 2, record 3, French, autopilote
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- système de pilotage automatique 3, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pilotage%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
- système de pilote automatique 4, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pilote%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui maintient le navire sur son cap sans intervention humaine. 5, record 3, French, - pilote%20automatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pilote automatique; autopilote : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 6, record 3, French, - pilote%20automatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de navegación
- Pilotaje de buques
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- piloto automático
1, record 3, Spanish, piloto%20autom%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- autopiloto 2, record 3, Spanish, autopiloto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El autopiloto decide en cada momento la utilización del timón, por lo que es necesario ajustar convenientemente los regímenes de máquina en cada momento para un gobierno efectivo del barco. [...] El piloto automático tiene como parámetros de definición una constante de tiempo del barco y la distancia de anticipación para la corrección de la trayectoria, y puede ajustarse con varios tanteos previos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - piloto%20autom%C3%A1tico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- steering compass
1, record 4, English, steering%20compass
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many ships carry more than one magnetic compass. The primary magnetic compass is called the "steering compass. "It is normally located on the centerline in the ship's pilothouse..., where it can best be seen by the helmsman. The readings from the steering compass are labeled "per steering compass"... 2, record 4, English, - steering%20compass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compas de route
1, record 4, French, compas%20de%20route
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compas principal qui sert à gouverner, placé à poste fixe près de la barre. 2, record 4, French, - compas%20de%20route
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compas de route : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 4, French, - compas%20de%20route
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aguja de derrota
1, record 4, Spanish, aguja%20de%20derrota
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Ship Piloting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pilothouse
1, record 5, English, pilothouse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pilot house 2, record 5, English, pilot%20house
correct
- wheelhouse 3, record 5, English, wheelhouse
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deckhouse for a ship's helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment. 4, record 5, English, - pilothouse
Record 5, Key term(s)
- wheel-house
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Pilotage des navires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- timonerie
1, record 5, French, timonerie
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poste de pilotage 2, record 5, French, poste%20de%20pilotage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- poste de timonerie 3, record 5, French, poste%20de%20timonerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du navire qui abrite la roue du gouvernail et les divers appareils de navigation. 4, record 5, French, - timonerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
timonerie; poste de pilotage : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 5, record 5, French, - timonerie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- timonera
1, record 5, Spanish, timonera
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- helmsman
1, record 6, English, helmsman
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- steersman 2, record 6, English, steersman
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
helmsman : sailing term. 3, record 6, English, - helmsman
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- barreur
1, record 6, French, barreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- barreuse 2, record 6, French, barreuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre de l'équipage qui, à bord d'un voilier, tient et manœuvre la barre. 3, record 6, French, - barreur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barreur : terme de voile. 4, record 6, French, - barreur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- patrón
1, record 6, Spanish, patr%C3%B3n
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- timonel 2, record 6, Spanish, timonel
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rudder arrangement 1, record 7, English, rudder%20arrangement
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- steering arrangement 1, record 7, English, steering%20arrangement
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The success of the "Sverige"] was mainly due to the unusual rudder arrangement for a boat of this type and size(class R 12). Generally a wheel is used, but in this case a tiller was preferred so that the helmsman would be able to get a better "feel" of the boat. 1, record 7, English, - rudder%20arrangement
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de gouvernail 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gouvernail
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La réussite du "Sverige"] tenait pour une bonne part à son système original de gouvernail, inhabituel sur des voiliers de la classe R 12. Ces derniers utilisent en général une roue. Ici on a préféré une barre, qui permettait de mieux sentir les mouvements du bateau et les réactions du gouvernail. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gouvernail
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- main awning
1, record 8, English, main%20awning
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AFT AWNING EXTENSION : An extension to the main awning is fitted,(removable) to provide shelter to the helmsman. 1, record 8, English, - main%20awning
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Armement et gréement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- grand taud
1, record 8, French, grand%20taud
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gréement/Motorisation : 1 grand taud recouvrant le cockpit et salon de pont [...] 1, record 8, French, - grand%20taud
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- planesman 1, record 9, English, planesman
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A term used to designate the equivalence of a helmsman on a sub-marine. 2, record 9, English, - planesman
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- barreur
1, record 9, French, barreur
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé suite à une consultation du service sous-marins du commandement en chef pour la Méditerranée (CECMED) à Toulon. 1, record 9, French, - barreur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ship's Organization (Military)
- Ship Piloting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- helmsman
1, record 10, English, helmsman
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du navire (Militaire)
- Pilotage des navires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- timonier
1, record 10, French, timonier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
timonier : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 10, French, - timonier
Record 10, Key term(s)
- homme de barre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización del buque (Militar)
- Pilotaje de buques
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- timonel
1, record 10, Spanish, timonel
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-10-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- helm indicator
1, record 11, English, helm%20indicator
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- rudder angle indicator 1, record 11, English, rudder%20angle%20indicator
correct
- rudder telltale 1, record 11, English, rudder%20telltale
correct
- auto helmsman 2, record 11, English, auto%20helmsman
correct
- auto-helmsman 2, record 11, English, auto%2Dhelmsman
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- axiomètre
1, record 11, French, axiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- indicateur d'angle de barre 1, record 11, French, indicateur%20d%27angle%20de%20barre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument composé d'un index solidaire de la mèche du gouvernail et indiquant par son déplacement sur un cadran gradué l'angle que fait le gouvernail avec sa position droite. 2, record 11, French, - axiom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
axiomètre;indicateur d'angle de barre : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 11, French, - axiom%C3%A8tre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-09-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- helmsman seat 1, record 12, English, helmsman%20seat
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- siège de l'homme de barre
1, record 12, French, si%C3%A8ge%20de%20l%27homme%20de%20barre
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-07-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- head up
1, record 13, English, head%20up
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under instructor direction, act helmsman while beating, reaching, running tacking, gybing, bearing away and heading up, using proper commands. 1, record 13, English, - head%20up
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From document A-CR-CCP-002-/PT-001 p. 35-4-6 - Canadian Forces. 1, record 13, English, - head%20up
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- loffer
1, record 13, French, loffer
correct, verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la direction de l'instructeur, barrer au près, aux allures portantes, au vent arrière, virer de bord vent debout, empanner, laisser porter et loffer en utilisant les commandements appropriés. 1, record 13, French, - loffer
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait du document (A-CR-CCP-002/PT-001 page 35-4-5) des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 13, French, - loffer
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-07-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- run
1, record 14, English, run
correct, verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under instructor direction, act as helmsman while beating, reaching, running, tacking, gybing, bearing away and heading up, using proper commands. 1, record 14, English, - run
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From document A-CR-CCD-002/PT-001 p. 35-4-6 - Canadian Forces. 1, record 14, English, - run
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- barrer au vent arrière
1, record 14, French, barrer%20au%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la direction de l'instructeur, barrer au près, aux allures portantes, au vent arrière, virer de bord vent debout, empanner, laisser porter et loffer en utilisant les commandements appropriés. 1, record 14, French, - barrer%20au%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait du document (A-CR-CCP-002/PT-001 page 35-4-6) des Forces Canadiennes. 1, record 14, French, - barrer%20au%20vent%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-07-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- bear away
1, record 15, English, bear%20away
correct, verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under instructor direction, act as helmsman while beating, reaching, running, tacking, gybing, bearing away and heading up, using proper commands. 1, record 15, English, - bear%20away
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From document A-CR-CCP-002/PT-001 p. 35-4-6 - Canadian Forces. 1, record 15, English, - bear%20away
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- laisser porter
1, record 15, French, laisser%20porter
correct, verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous la direction de l'instructeur, barrer au près, aux allures portantes, au vent arrière, virer de bord vent debout, empanner, laisser porter et loffer en utilisant les commandements appropriés. 1, record 15, French, - laisser%20porter
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait du document (A-CR-CCP-002/PT-001 page 35-4-6) des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 15, French, - laisser%20porter
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1982-02-08
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- mast abeam 1, record 16, English, mast%20abeam
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mainmast of leeward yacht abeam of helmsman of windward yacht. 1, record 16, English, - mast%20abeam
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mât par le travers 1, record 16, French, m%C3%A2t%20par%20le%20travers
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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