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BOYA AMARRE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Maneuvering of Ships
DEF

A buoy, carrying a large ring or shackle, securely moored so that a vessel can be attached to it and ride in safety.

OBS

mooring buoy: term used by Parks Canada.

OBS

mooring buoy: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Manœuvre des navires
OBS

bouée d'amarrage : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale; terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

corps-mort : terme de voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
  • Maniobras de los buques
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