sit on anchor

13:09 Feb 11, 2008
English to Portuguese translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / Sobre encalhe de navios
English term or phrase: sit on anchor
O contexto é um procedimento sobre encalhe de navios.
o procedimento diz:

Use vessel's anchors as deemed necessary and consider the possibility of vessel "sitting" on anchor.

Gostaria de respostas com bom fundamento, e não "guessing", se faz favor.
Muito obrigada!
Adriana Portas
Brazil
Local time: 00:20


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4 +1portar pela amarra...
Clauwolf


  

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portar pela amarra...


Explanation:
:) Até ficar na vertical, bem acima da âncora

Ah, "portar" significa tracionar

Clauwolf
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