akterbroker

English translation: stern fender

18:07 Mar 30, 2013
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Norwegian term or phrase: akterbroker
Hjerteplater, baugband og akterbroker er kontrollert i forbindelsene stål - treverk mot tæring og med hensyn på rust og andre skader.
Dawid Gut (X)
Poland
Local time: 15:10
English translation:stern fender
Explanation:
I know this from serving in Norwegian ships.
It is often made of thick coiled rope.
Berit's explanation is nearly there, but it is not solely to protect the rudder, more the after parts in general. Furthermore it is usually a separate item rather than being a rope around the stern.

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Note added at 16 hrs (2013-03-31 10:57:16 GMT)
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See my more recent discussion entry.
Stern fender is still the best translation, but context may need reconsideration.
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Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:10
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5stern fender
Michael Ellis
4rope stern fender
Berit Anderson


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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
rope stern fender


Explanation:
'Akterbroker' refer to the rope that goes around the rear of the boat to protect the rudder.

Example sentence(s):
  • Traditional working narrowboats had a bow fender made of rope coiled around a core which might be a section of folded motor tyre, and rope stern fenders to protect the rudder.
Berit Anderson
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:10
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian, Native in EnglishEnglish
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15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
stern fender


Explanation:
I know this from serving in Norwegian ships.
It is often made of thick coiled rope.
Berit's explanation is nearly there, but it is not solely to protect the rudder, more the after parts in general. Furthermore it is usually a separate item rather than being a rope around the stern.

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Note added at 16 hrs (2013-03-31 10:57:16 GMT)
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See my more recent discussion entry.
Stern fender is still the best translation, but context may need reconsideration.

Example sentence(s):
  • The stern fender protected the after part of the hull from bumping against the jetty.

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Michael Ellis
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