buoy tender

A 'buoy tender' plays a crucial role in maritime navigation by maintaining the floating markers that guide vessels.

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Definition

(technical)A vessel used to install, maintain, and repair floating markers in waterways.

The buoy tender set out early to replace the damaged navigational buoy.
Buoy tenders are essential for ensuring that marine routes remain safe and well-marked.

(technical)A ship that also performs additional tasks like search and rescue, icebreaking, and law enforcement.

During winter, the buoy tender also helps to break ice in the shipping lanes.
The crew of the buoy tender conducted a search and rescue operation after receiving a distress call.

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