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BALLAST WATER [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Water Transport
CONT

Ballast water is fresh or saltwater held in the ballast tanks and cargo holds of ships. It is used to provide stability and maneuverability during a voyage when ships are not carrying cargo, not carrying heavy enough cargo, or when more stability is required due to rough seas. Ballast water may also be used to add weight so that a ship sinks low enough in the water to pass under bridges and other structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Transport par eau
CONT

Les navires doivent accroître leur charge d'eau de ballast pour s'enfoncer davantage dans l'eau durant les périodes de tempête ou lorsqu'ils doivent passer sous un pont.

OBS

eau de ballast : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

OBS

eau de ballast; eau de lestage; eau de lest : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • eaux de ballast
  • eaux de lestage
  • eaux de lest

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peso y carga (Transporte)
  • Transporte por agua
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