Römisch katholisch (Anlegemanöver)

English translation: Mediterranean mooring

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German term or phrase:Römisch katholisch (Anlegemanöver)
English translation:Mediterranean mooring
Entered by: Marc Svetov

20:15 Jul 26, 2015
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Ships, Sailing, Maritime / Ships, mooring
German term or phrase: Römisch katholisch (Anlegemanöver)
From customer: "Diese Manöver bezeichnet im deutschsprachigem Raum ein Anlegemanöver mit dem Heck voraus und dabei wird ein Anker fallen gelassen um nach vorne Halt zu haben."
Marc Svetov
United States
Local time: 13:03
Mediterranean mooring
Explanation:
Mooring stern-to with a bow anchor is generally known as 'Mediterranean mooring'. More than one bow anchor may be used, to reduce swing.
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Clive Phillips
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Local time: 19:03
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Herkunft
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Mediterranean mooring


Explanation:
Mooring stern-to with a bow anchor is generally known as 'Mediterranean mooring'. More than one bow anchor may be used, to reduce swing.


    Reference: http://www.poseidoncharters.com/what_is_med_mooring.aspx
Clive Phillips
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3 hrs
Reference: Herkunft

Reference information:
http://www.cosmiq.de/qa/show/470175/woher-kommt-der-begriff-...
(es gibt noch eine andere, hier nicht zitierfähige Erklärung)

Johanna Timm, PhD
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