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SEA-MARK [3 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling and Illumination (Water Transp.)
  • Naval Forces
Key term(s)
  • fixed sea mark
  • fixed seamark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par eau)
  • Forces navales

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship Piloting
DEF

A lighthouse, beacon or other landmark that can be seen from the sea, used as a guide for a ship's course.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage des navires
DEF

Point fixe remarquable [...] en mer qui, sur un navire, sert à déterminer la position : clocher, tour, château d'eau, phare, balise.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pilotaje de buques
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Record 3 1995-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
DEF

Repère terrestre ou marin visible destiné à la navigation maritime ou aérienne.

OBS

Il est incorrect d'employer le terme amer pour désigner un point d'appui, un point de canevas ou un point de vérification.

Spanish

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