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plimsoll line

/ˈplɪmsəl laɪn/

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/ˈplɪmsəl laɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМаркировка на корпусе судна, указывающая максимальную глубину, на которую судно может быть безопасно загружено при погружении в воду, используемая для соблюдения требований плавучести и безопасности.

A marking on the hull of a ship indicating the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely loaded when submerged in water, used to ensure buoyancy and safety regulations are met.

  1. Ship safety markingC2formal

    A line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely loaded when in water of a certain density.

    ruГрузовая марка

    • The cargo was adjusted so that the plimsoll line remained above the water.
    • International regulations require all commercial ships to display a plimsoll line.
    • The captain checked the plimsoll line before the ship set sail.