pilothouse

• Local fermé situé sur un navire ou un bateau, d'où sont assurées la navigation et la conduite du bâtiment.

An enclosed compartment on a ship or boat from which the vessel is navigated and controlled.

1. Navigation compartmentC1formal

   An enclosed area on a ship or boat where the steering and navigation controls are located, allowing the crew to operate the vessel while being protected from the weather.

   Timonerie

   • The captain stood in the pilothouse, watching the horizon.
   • During the storm, the crew remained inside the pilothouse for safety.
   • The pilothouse is equipped with radar and communication systems.

   Synonymesbridgecontrol roomwheelhouse