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Avarie de propulsion + avarie de barre

English translation: Motor/rudder malfunction

16:55 May 6, 2011
French to English translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
French term or phrase: Avarie de propulsion + avarie de barre
2 elements d'une liste d'urgences pouvant survenir en mer.
Agirard
Local time: 13:45
English translation:Motor/rudder malfunction
Explanation:
World's CAR FERRIES20 posts - 6 authors - Last post: 13 Apr 2010
Yes, in my career, I have had my fair shares of accidents and black out's (ship fire, rudder malfunction, propulsion failures, ...
www.captainsvoyage-forum.com/showthread.php?403-World-s... - Cached
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Andrew Bramhall
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Summary of answers provided
4engine failure + rudder failure
Drmanu49
4Power problem and rudder problem
Michel F. Morin
4propulsion breakdown + steering gear breakdown
Graham macLachlan
3Motor/rudder malfunction
Andrew Bramhall
3power damage + rudder damage
silvester55
3loss of propulsion + loss of helm/steerage
Clive Phillips


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
engine failure + rudder failure


Explanation:
Most systems fail to specifically match the escort tug's ability to apply ... the ship's engine fails as opposed to total system failure including engine, ... suffers a hard over rudder failure before the ship touches the grounding line ...
www.towingsolutionsinc.com/technology-escort_planning.html -

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or steering failure.

MAIN ENGINE OR STEERING FAILURE | Maritime Information
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16 Mar 2008 ... In case of a steering failure: Inform engine room; Engage emergency steering; Take way off the ship; Prepare engines for maneuvering ...
maritimeknowledge.info/main-engine-or-steering-failure

Drmanu49
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Power problem and rudder problem


Explanation:
Il me semble que "failure" est trop... définitif ! IMHO, avec une "avarie", le bateau peut continuer à naviguer. Avec une "failure", non !

For "avarie" = "problem", see Web.Ref.


    Reference: http://www.wordreference.com/fren/avarie
Michel F. Morin
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Motor/rudder malfunction


Explanation:
World's CAR FERRIES20 posts - 6 authors - Last post: 13 Apr 2010
Yes, in my career, I have had my fair shares of accidents and black out's (ship fire, rudder malfunction, propulsion failures, ...
www.captainsvoyage-forum.com/showthread.php?403-World-s... - Cached

Andrew Bramhall
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power damage + rudder damage


Explanation:
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avarie: WordReference English-French Dictionary © 2011

avarie nf damage

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Business, Collins, Collaborative Dictionary
avarie n f damage, average

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avarie (n.)
average, damage
http://dictionary.sensagent.com/avarie/fr-en/

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An attempt to winch it free while jacking over the engine slowly resulted in damage to the rudder post and aft propeller bearing. After the storm, Calypso ....

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> avarie
(nom féminin).

Dommage subi par un navire ou son chargement.

silvester55
Local time: 15:45
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loss of propulsion + loss of helm/steerage


Explanation:
Propulsion can be supplied by sail as well as by engine.
Helm or steerage is the ability to steer a craft with or without engine.
The context here is probably a ship but as a matter of interest, rudderless steering of a yacht is possible in an emergency:
"Most boats will sail rudderless with the main half on, and a small jib, in a reasonable line, using the mainsheet control for the steering. To go upwind, bring the mainsheet on, and if necessary the traveller up. To go away, do the opposite."



    Reference: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Rudder+less%3A+many+dangers+lu...
Clive Phillips
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propulsion breakdown + steering gear breakdown


Explanation:
I'm surprised the moderators haven't pounced on you because you've asked two questions here. Maybe they're having a day off ;-)

Anyway, if we are talking about "emergencies" then I think "failure" or "breakdown" are suitable translations for "avarie". In the case of an event, "damage" may well be the right word.

It's tempting to agree with Dr Manu and his translations "engine" and "rudder" however the terms "propulsion" and "barre" aren't limited to two particular parts but to two whole systems (e.g. propulsion = engine, shaft, propeller, etc.)

DCNS give "steering gear breakdown" for "avaries de barre" in their glossary. They don't mention "avarie de propulsion" although they translate "propulsion" as "propulsion".

Graham macLachlan
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