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REFLOATING [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • Safety (Water Transport)
CONT

Ships may capsize and sink in water that is deeper than the beam of the ship. The sunken ship becomes an underwater obstruction and hazard to maritime traffic. Water depth around and over the ship at high water determines the extent and seriousness of the hazard and the urgency of removal. Refloating the ship upside down is sometimes suitable in such cases.... The refloated ship is to be scuttled in deep water, scrapped in a drydock, or taken to a location that can accept the upsidedown ship. Ships are refloated upside down by restoring their buoyancy with compressed air.

Key term(s)
  • re-floated ship
  • re-floated vessel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Sécurité (Transport par eau)

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • Safety (Water Transport)
CONT

Refloating attempts. Before attempting to refloat a grounded vessel, it is important that the vessel' s seaworthiness(including damage stability, residual hull strength, and machinery condition) be assessed, and appropriate measures be taken to mitigate risks associated with refloating operations. The master is responsible for weighing the risks of remaining aground against the risks of taking prompt action to refloat the vessel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Sécurité (Transport par eau)
DEF

Remise à flot d'un navire coulé ou échoué.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maniobras de los buques
  • Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
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