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BOQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2009-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Naval Mines
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

A buoy consisting of a ballasted float carrying a staff which supports a flag or a light.

CONT

Dan buoys are used principally in minesweeping, and by fisherman to mark the position of deepsea fishing lines or nets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Mines marines
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Bouée utilisée pour signaler un danger temporaire.

OBS

filet de pêche, opération de déminage, etc.

OBS

bouée dan : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
  • Minas marinas
  • Pesca comercial
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