7. Glossary

Self-propelled vessel

A river unit with its own motorization and loading capacity, unlike a barge (without motorization) or a simple pusher or tug, which have no loading capacity.

Navigation dam

A dam designed on navigable rivers to regulate the water level in the diversion bays, generally combined with a lock to overcome the waterfall created by the dam.

Reach

Horizontal water level between two locks on a canal, with the upper reach representing the diversion reach.

Trucking

Trucking generally refers to short-distance road transport, whether urban, port or river.

Convoi poussé (pushed convoy)

Today's river unit consists of a highly motorized pusher craft and one or...