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DOBLE CASCO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- twin-hulled
1, record 1, English, twin%2Dhulled
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- twin-hull 2, record 1, English, twin%2Dhull
correct, adjective
- dual-hull 3, record 1, English, dual%2Dhull
correct, adjective
- double-hulled 4, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled
correct, adjective
- double-hull 5, record 1, English, double%2Dhull
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the heart of every catamaran is its twin-hull design. Two parallel hulls provide stability and buoyancy. This design offers several advantages, including reduced rolling motion, increased deck space and shallower draft, making them suitable for various water environments. 6, record 1, English, - twin%2Dhulled
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with the double-hull vessel design that refers to a monohull made with two layers as a safety and environmental precaution in the event of a breach of one hull layer. 7, record 1, English, - twin%2Dhulled
Record 1, Key term(s)
- twin hulled
- twin hull
- dual hull
- double hulled
- double hull
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- à deux coques
1, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une embarcation ayant deux coques accouplées de façon parallèle pour des fins de stabilité. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «double coque» d'un navire monocoque ayant deux couches de coque pour des fins de sécurité en cas de brèche. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A0%20deux%20coques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- de doble casco
1, record 1, Spanish, de%20doble%20casco
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- de dos cascos 2, record 1, Spanish, de%20dos%20cascos
correct
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
barco de doble casco, buque de doble casco, catamarán de doble casco, embarcación de doble casco, petrolero de doble casco 3, record 1, Spanish, - de%20doble%20casco
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
barco de dos cascos, buque de dos cascos, catamarán de dos cascos, embarcación de dos cascos, petrolero de dos cascos 3, record 1, Spanish, - de%20doble%20casco
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dual-purpose barge
1, record 2, English, dual%2Dpurpose%20barge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fleet of tugs and dual-purpose barges brings, among other things, bulk petroleum products and dry cargo for communities, defence installations, and oil and gas exploration sites across the North while transporting natural resources extracted in the North to markets in the South. 1, record 2, English, - dual%2Dpurpose%20barge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaland à double usage
1, record 2, French, chaland%20%C3%A0%20double%20usage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] compagnie exploite une flotte de remorqueurs et de chalands à double usage pour transporter des produits pétroliers en vrac et des marchandises sèches destinés aux collectivités, aux installations de défense et aux sites d'exploration pétrolière et gazière du Grand Nord. 1, record 2, French, - chaland%20%C3%A0%20double%20usage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- buque doble propósito
1, record 2, Spanish, buque%20doble%20prop%C3%B3sito
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El buque tiene doble casco y transporta combustibles elaborados con una capacidad de carga de 47 mil toneladas. [...] Tras la firma del [...] contrato de reparación [...] se firmaron tres cartas de intención para la [...] construcción [del] buque doble propósito [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - buque%20doble%20prop%C3%B3sito
Record 2, Key term(s)
- buque de doble propósito
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