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BOSN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bosun chair self-tending knot
1, record 1, English, bosun%20chair%20self%2Dtending%20knot
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bos’n chair self-tending knot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nœud de chaise de gabier
1, record 1, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20chaise%20de%20gabier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fishing vessel bo’sun
1, record 2, English, fishing%20vessel%20bo%26rsquo%3Bsun
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fishing vessel boatswain 1, record 2, English, fishing%20vessel%20boatswain
correct
Record 2, Key term(s)
- fishing vessel bo's’n
- fishing vessel bos’n
- fishing vessel bosun
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître d'équipage de bateau de pêche
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage%20de%20bateau%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maîtresse d'équipage de bateau de pêche 1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20d%27%C3%A9quipage%20de%20bateau%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, feminine noun
- maître d'équipage de bâtiment de pêche 1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage%20de%20b%C3%A2timent%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, masculine noun
- maîtresse d'équipage de bâtiment de pêche 1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20d%27%C3%A9quipage%20de%20b%C3%A2timent%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Sea Operations (Military)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- boatswain
1, record 3, English, boatswain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BOSN 2, record 3, English, BOSN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship's rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small craft. 3, record 3, English, - boatswain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105: military occupation code. 4, record 3, English, - boatswain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boatswain; BOSN: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - boatswain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manœuvrier
1, record 3, French, man%26oelig%3Buvrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MAN 2, record 3, French, MAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manœuvriers sont les spécialistes du matelotage au sein des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC). Ils sont responsables du fonctionnement sécuritaire et de l'entretien des haubans, de l'équipement de manutention des cargaisons et des petites embarcations dans des eaux resserrées. 3, record 3, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
00105 : code de groupe professionnel militaire. 4, record 3, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manœuvrier; MAN : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 3, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvrier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-06-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Military Materiel Management
- Air Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air boatswain
1, record 4, English, air%20boatswain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Air Bosn 1, record 4, English, Air%20Bosn
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The air boatswain is responsible for organizing, supervising, and training the aircraft crash, salvage, and rescue team (both flight and hangar deck). The air boatswain is also responsible for material maintenance, readiness, and operation of assigned equipment on the flight deck. 2, record 4, English, - air%20boatswain
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Forces aériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- manœuvrier d'appontage
1, record 4, French, man%26oelig%3Buvrier%20d%27appontage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- manœuvrière d'appontage 2, record 4, French, man%26oelig%3Buvri%C3%A8re%20d%27appontage
correct, feminine noun
- Air Bosn 1, record 4, French, Air%20Bosn
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- Naval Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- boatswain trade training 1, record 5, English, boatswain%20trade%20training
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BOSN trade training 2, record 5, English, BOSN%20trade%20training
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces navales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- instruction des manœuvriers
1, record 5, French, instruction%20des%20man%26oelig%3Buvriers
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Water Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- boatswain’s mate
1, record 6, English, boatswain%26rsquo%3Bs%20mate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bosun’s mate 2, record 6, English, bosun%26rsquo%3Bs%20mate
correct
- bos’n mate 3, record 6, English, bos%26rsquo%3Bn%20mate
Record 6, Key term(s)
- bos’n’s mate
- bo’s’n’s mate
- bo’sun’s mate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport par eau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- second maître d'équipage
1, record 6, French, second%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- second-maître d'équipage 2, record 6, French, second%2Dma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
correct, masculine noun
- second maître de manœuvre 3, record 6, French, second%20ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
masculine noun
- assistant maître d'équipage 3, record 6, French, assistant%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage
masculine noun
- maître d'équipage adjoint 4, record 6, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27%C3%A9quipage%20adjoint
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- boatswain’s chair 1, record 7, English, boatswain%26rsquo%3Bs%20chair
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- bos’n chair 1, record 7, English, bos%26rsquo%3Bn%20chair
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sellette
1, record 7, French, sellette
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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