{"id":5503,"date":"2021-02-15T15:05:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T14:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=5503"},"modified":"2024-07-29T16:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:10:16","slug":"sailing-dictionary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/en\/sailing-dictionary\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigation vocabulary: definition of navy terms"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sailors, young or old, still have lots to learn from the rich world of the sea and oceans. Navy vocabulary can be found in alphabetical order. A fun way to learn or refresh a number of essential or unusual navigation terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

A<\/strong>IS<\/span>
\nThe Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on ships via VHF channels. Information provided to vessels and marine traffic monitoring system includes identification, status, position and course of vessels in the traffic zone.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d20px|20px|30px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

B<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

B<\/strong>OSUN or boatswain<\/span>
\nAlso known as deck boss, qualified member of the crew under the authority of the Chief mate. Supervises and coordinates a team of seamen for the daily operations and maintenance.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/abecedaire-img-1.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dabecedaire-img-1\u2033 title_text=\u201dabecedaire-img-1\u2033 force_fullwidth=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/abecedaire-img-2.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dabecedaire-img-2\u2033 title_text=\u201dabecedaire-img-2\u2033 force_fullwidth=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d30px|20px|20px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

C<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

C<\/strong>ABLE LENGTH<\/span>
\nOld unit of measure used for anchor cables equal to 100 fathoms (approximately 200 metres). By extension, it applies to the distance between two objects that are relatively close together.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d20px|20px|30px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

D<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

D<\/strong>ISPLACEMENT<\/span>
\nThe weight of water displaced by a ship expressed in tonnes.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d30px|20px|20px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

E<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

E<\/strong>NTER A CHANNEL<\/span>
Leave the high sea to enter a channel, a straight or a fairway.<\/p>\n

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F<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

F<\/strong>REEBOARD<\/span>
\nDistance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the Midship beam.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d30px|20px|20px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

G<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

G<\/strong>UNPORT<\/span>
Rectangular opening in the side of the hull of a ship which originally allows a gun to fire outside.<\/p>\n

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H<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

H<\/strong>ARBOURMASTER\u2019S OFFICE<\/span>
Service under the Port authority ensuring surveillance of the body of water, safety in the approach Channel and in the port, coordination of port services (Pilotage, towing, Harbour pilot), organisation of ship movements (entry\/exit) and their assigned berths.<\/p>\n

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K<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

K<\/strong>NOT<\/span>
Unit of speed equal to one Nautical mile per hour. A merchant ship at a speed of 10 knots is sailing at a speed of 18.5 km\/h.<\/p>\n

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L<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

L<\/strong>ENGTH OVERALLE<\/span>
Length of a ship\u2019s hull measured from bow to stern. Overall beam : width at the widest point of the ship.<\/p>\n

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M<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

M<\/strong>ARITIME FLAG<\/span>
\nA flag is used to designate the ship\u2019s country of registration. PONANT ships sail under the French flag.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/abecedaire-img-6.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dabecedaire-img-6\u2033 title_text=\u201dabecedaire-img-6\u2033 force_fullwidth=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d30px|20px|20px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

N<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

N<\/strong>AUTICAL MILE<\/span>
A nautical mile is a unit of measurement equal to 1.852 metres, it is defined as one minute of latitude, which is equivalent to one sixtieth of a degree of latitude, not to be confused with the land mile, standardised as 1.609.<\/p>\n

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O<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

\u0152<\/strong>CEAN NAVIGATION<\/span>
Open ocean navigation with\u00a0no terrestrial references<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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P<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

P<\/strong>LIMSOLL LINE<\/span>
\nReference mark located on the ship\u2019s hull that indicates the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely immersed when loaded with cargo.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/abecedaire-img-4.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dabecedaire-img-4\u2033 title_text=\u201dabecedaire-img-4\u2033 force_fullwidth=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/abecedaire-img-8.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dabecedaire-img-8\u2033 title_text=\u201dabecedaire-img-8\u2033 force_fullwidth=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d30px|20px|20px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

Q<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

Q<\/strong>UICKWORKS<\/span>
Part of the hull which is below the Waterline.<\/p>\n

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R<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

R<\/strong>OADSTEAD<\/span>
\nNatural open body of water where ships can safely anchor.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201d1_3,1_3,1_3\u2033 make_equal=\u201don\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d20px|20px|30px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

S<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

S<\/strong>LACK WATER<\/span>
The state of the\u00a0<\/span>tide<\/a>\u00a0when there is no movement either way in the tidal stream.<\/span><\/p>\n

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T<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

T<\/strong>RADE WINDS<\/span>
Steady regular winds blowing at lower latitudes in a belt approximately 30\u00b0 North and 30\u00b0 South of the equator: these\u00a0<\/span>winds<\/a>\u00a0blow predominantly from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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U<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

U<\/strong>NDERWATER HULL<\/span>
\nSubmerged part of the ship hull.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201d1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_font_size=\u201d14px\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d min_height=\u201d100%\u201d min_height_tablet=\u201d\u201d min_height_phone=\u201d\u201d min_height_last_edited=\u201don|desktop\u201d custom_padding=\u201d20px|20px|30px|20px|false|true\u201d border_width_all=\u201d1px\u201d border_color_all=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n

V<\/span> like\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

V<\/strong>ESSEL<\/span>
A nautical term for all kinds of craft designed for transportation on water with a propulsive capability featuring a special status, with a name, a port of call and a nationality. A ship is\u00a0<\/span>Fitted out<\/a>, when it is ready to navigate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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W<\/strong>ATER LINE<\/span>
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