Trilingual glossary
Deck terminology in Russian, English and Portuguese — for crews working in Portuguese marinas.
| EN | PT | RU |
|---|---|---|
| Mooring line | Cabo de amarração | Швартовый конец Any line securing the yacht to shore. |
| Spring line | Spring | Шпринг Fore/aft line preventing surge along the berth. |
| Fender | Defensa | Кранец Protects the hull at the point of contact. |
| Cleat | Cunho | Утка Deck fitting for making a line fast. |
| Bollard | Cabeço | Кнехт Heavy post on the quay or deck. |
| Anchor chain | Amarra | Якорная цепь Scope 4:1 for chain, 6:1 for chain and rope. |
| Bow roller / hawse | Rolete de proa | Клюз Where the chain leaves the bow. |
| Port side | Bombordo | Левый борт Red. Red = port = danger side in this app. |
| Starboard side | Estibordo | Правый борт Green. Green = starboard = correct. |
| Bow thruster | Hélice de proa | Подрулевое устройство Short bursts only — duty cycle is limited. |
| Impeller | Impulsor | Импеллер Raw-water pump rubber wheel; carry a spare. |
| Bilge | Porão | Трюм Check the bilge before and after every passage. |
| Marina | Marina | Марина Call on VHF 09 in most Portuguese marinas. |
| Man overboard | Homem ao mar | Человек за бортом Shout, point, press MOB, never lose visual contact. |
| Tide | Maré | Прилив Portuguese Atlantic coast: semi-diurnal, ~2–4 m range. |