GB/T 17843-2007 in English

《GB/T 17843-2007船舶和海上技术 挖泥船 术语》由TC12（全国海洋船标准化技术委员会）归口，TC12SC3（全国海洋船标准化技术委员会船舶基础分会）执行，主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。
本标准规定了与挖泥船相关的术语和定义。
本标准仅适用于开挖和维护航道以及进行挖泥作业的设备。
本标准所定义的术语可用于各类文件中。不推荐使用本标准不包含的术语同义词。本标准规定的术语缩略语可用于不会引起误解的场合。术语组合也允许使用。

Scope

This standard specifies the terms and definitions related to dredgers. This standard applies only to equipment for excavating and maintaining waterways and performing dredging operations. The terms defined in this standard can be used in various documents. Synonyms for terms not covered by this standard are not recommended. The acronyms and abbreviations specified in this standard can be used in occasions that do not cause misunderstanding. Combinations of terms are also allowed.