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EA:  MARINE_MARK_TYPE

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 683

Concept definition: The type of a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> (for example: a <BEACON> and/or a <BUOY>). This type is evidenced using a mark, sign, or signal indicating the purpose of that <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>.
 
Attribute value type: ENUMERATION
Reference type: PR
Reference: [S57A, Attribute: CATSPM]
Supplemental references:  

Enumerants (presented in a natural order)
Status Attribute label Enumerant label ▾ Concept definition Code Ref type Reference Supplemental references
STD
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ANCHORAGE Indicates an <ANCHORAGE>. 1 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:40]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ANCHORING_PROHIBITED Indicates that anchoring is prohibited. 2 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:20]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ARTIFICIAL_REEF Indicates the existence or the extent of an artificial <REEF>. 3 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:56]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE BARGE A mark of relevance to barges. 4 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:5]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE BERTHING_PERMITTED Indicates that berthing is permitted. 5 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:33]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE BERTHING_PROHIBITED Indicates that berthing is prohibited. 6 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:21]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CABLE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine cables or the <LOCATION> at which they run on to <LAND>. 7 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:6]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant with respect to the <LOCATION> of the mark; cardinal. It should be passed to the indicated side of the mark. 8 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CAUTIONARY Indicates a <REGION> where mariners are to be warned of dangers (for example: <WEAPONS_RANGE>s, <RACETRACK>s, <SEAPLANE_BASE>s, underwater <STRUCTURE>s, and/ or aquaculture), <REGION>s where no safe <WATER_CHANNEL> exists, and/or of traffic separations; cautionary [CANS, BUOYS, SPECIAL BUOYS, Cautionary Buoy, (a)]. 9 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:85]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CHANNEL_EDGE_GRADIENT Indicates the gradient of the <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>> of the edge of a dredged <WATER_CHANNEL>. 10 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:35]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CHANNEL_SEPARATION Indicates the <LOCATION> at which a <WATER_CHANNEL> divides separately into two <WATER_CHANNEL>s. 11 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:54]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CLEARING Indicates a <MARINE_CLEARING_LINE>. 12 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:41]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE CONTROL Indicates the <LOCATION> at which a restriction or requirement exists; control. 13 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:42]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE DAYBEACON A fixed, unlighted <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>, typically consisting of a coloured, lettered sign atop a post; daybeacon. 14 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:90]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE DAYMARK Has identifying characteristics which serve to facilitate recognition of the <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> against a daylight viewing background; daymark. On those material <OBJECT>s that do not by themselves present an adequate viewing <<AREA>> to be seen at the required distance, the <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> is made more visible by affixing a daymark to the <OBJECT>. A daymark so affixed has a distinctive colour and shape depending upon the purpose of the <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>. 15 IR [S32, "daymark", 1]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE DEGAUSSING_RANGE Indicates a degaussing range. 16 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:4]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE DIVING Indicates that diving may take place or be taking place in the vicinity of the mark. 17 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:43]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE EAST_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings north-east and south-east taken from the <LOCATION> of the mark; east cardinal. It should be passed to the east side of the mark. 18 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:97] [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:2]
STD
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL-
_CABLE
Indicates an <ELEVATED_ELECTRICAL_CABLE>. 19 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:34]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ENTRY_PROHIBITED Indicates that entry is prohibited. 20 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:50]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE FERRY_CROSSING Indicates that a <FERRY_CROSSING> crosses the <WATERBODY_ROUTE>. This mark is often used with a <<<SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN>>> mark. 21 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:37]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE FIRING_DANGER Indicates a firing danger, usually at sea. 22 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:1]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE FOUL_GROUND Indicates a <MARINE_FOUL_GROUND>. 23 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:45]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE GENERAL_WARNING Indicates that special caution must be exercised in the vicinity of the mark; general warning. 24 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:27]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE GPS Indicates a <LOCATION> that has been accurately determined using GPS. 25 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:48]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE HELIPORT Indicates a <LOCATION> where <HELICOPTER>s may land; heliport. 26 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:47]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ILLUMINATED Externally illuminated. 27 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:38]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE INFORMATION Displays, by means of words and/or symbols, information of interest to the mariner. 28 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:82]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE INSTALLATION Indicates a <FACILITY> for loading tankers with gas or oil; installation. 29 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:99]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE KEEPOUT Indicates a <REGION> where <VESSEL>s are prohibited; keepout. 30 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:89]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE LATERAL Indicates a lateral <BOUNDARY> of navigable <WATER>. 31 IR [S32, "buoy: lateral"] [FACC, Annex B, BTC:5], [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE LEADING Serves as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION> that is so located as to indicate the <ROUTE> to be followed; leading. Leading marks identify a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> when they are in transit. 32 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:16]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MARINE_FARM Indicates the existence of fish, mussel, oyster or pearl farm/culture; marine farm. 33 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:55]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MARKER_SHIP Indicates the <LOCATION> of a <VESSEL> that is used as a target during a military exercise; marker ship. 34 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:3]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MAXIMUM_VESSEL_DRAUGHT Indicates the maximum draught of <VESSEL> permitted. 35 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:30]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MEASURED_DISTANCE Forms part of a transit indicating one end of a measured distance. 36 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:17]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MILITARY_PRACTICE Indicates a <REGION> within which naval, military, and/or aerial exercises are carried out; military practice. 37 IR [S32, "exercise area"]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MODIFIED_PORT_LATERAL Indicates a <LOCATION> where a <WATER_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating that the preferred and/or main <WATER_CHANNEL> (or primary <WATERBODY_ROUTE>) is on the starboard (right) side of the mark; modified port lateral. 38 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:3] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MODIFIED_STARBOARD_LATERAL Indicates a <LOCATION> where a <WATER_CHANNEL> divides when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage", indicating that the preferred and/or main <WATER_CHANNEL> (or primary <WATERBODY_ROUTE>) is on the port (left) side of the mark; modified starboard lateral. 39 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:4] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Bifurcation Buoy, (a)]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE MOORING Indicates a mooring or moorings. 40 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:14]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE NORTH_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings north-west and north-east taken from the <LOCATION> of the mark; north cardinal. It should be passed to the north side of the mark. 41 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:98] [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:1]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE NOTICE A notice board or <DISPLAY_SIGN> indicating information to the mariner. 42 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:18]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE ODAS Indicates an ODAS. 43 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:9] [FACC, Annex B, BTC:10]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE OUTFALL Indicates the <LOCATION> of an outfall or the <LOCATION> at which it leaves the <LAND>. 44 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:8]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE OVERTAKING_PROHIBITED Indicates that overtaking is prohibited. 45 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:22]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE PIPELINE Indicates the <LOCATION> of submarine <PIPELINE>s or the <LOCATION> at which they run on to <LAND>. 46 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:39]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE PORT_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the port (left) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <WATER_CHANNEL> or suggested <WATERBODY_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage"; port-hand lateral. 47 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:1] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Port Hand Buoy, (a)]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE PRIVATE Privately maintained. 48 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:13]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE QUARANTINE Indicates a mooring for <VESSEL>s under quarantine. 49 IR [FACC, Annex B, BUT:28]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE RADAR_TRANSPONDER Indicates the presence of a radar transponder <AID_TO_NAVIGATION>. 50  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE RECORDING Used to record data for scientific purposes; recording. 51 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:10]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE RECREATION_ZONE Indicates a recreation zone. 52 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:12]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE REDUCED_WAKE Indicates that <VESSEL>s must not generate excessive wake; reduced wake. 53 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:24]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE REFUGE Indicates a place of safety; refuge. 54 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:44]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE REFUGE_BEACON A <BEACON> indicating a <<<REFUGE>>>. 55 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:44]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE RSTRCT_HORIZ_CLEARANCE Indicates the minimum horizontal clearance available for passage; restricted horizontal clearance. 56 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:31]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE RSTRCT_VERT_CLEARANCE Indicates the minimum vertical clearance available for passage; restricted vertical clearance. 57 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:29]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SAFE_WATER Indicates safe <WATER> in the vicinity of the mark. 58 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:18]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SEAPLANE_ANCHORAGE Indicates an <ANCHORAGE> for <SEAPLANE>s. 59 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:11]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SEAPLANE_LANDING Indicates where <SEAPLANE>s may land; seaplane landing. 60 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:49]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SOUND_SHIPS_SIREN Indicates that a <VESSEL> should sound its siren or horn; sound ship's siren. 61 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:28]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SOUTH_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-east and south-west taken from the <LOCATION> of the mark; south cardinal. It should be passed to the south side of the mark. 62 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:96] [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:3]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SPECIAL_PURPOSE Designed or used for a special purpose. 63 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:15]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SPEED_LIMIT Indicates that a limit to <<SPEED>> applies. 64 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:25]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SPOIL_GROUND Indicates the <BOUNDARY> of a spoil ground. 65 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:7]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE STARBOARD_HAND_LATERAL Indicates the starboard (right) <BOUNDARY> of a navigational <WATER_CHANNEL> or suggested <WATERBODY_ROUTE> when proceeding in the "conventional direction of buoyage"; starboard-hand lateral. 66 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATLAM:2] [CANS, BUOYS, NAVIGATION BUOYS, Lateral Buoys, Starboard Hand Buoy, (a)]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE STOP Indicates the <LOCATION> where the bows of <VESSEL>s must stop when <TRAFFIC_LIGHT>s show red. 67 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:26]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE STRONG_CURRENT Warns of strong <WATER_CURRENT>s. 68 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:32]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE SWIMMING Indicates a <WATERBODY_REGION> in which <HUMAN>s may swim and therefore the movement of <VESSEL>s may be restricted; swimming. 69 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATREA:18]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE TARGET Indicates an <OBJECT> toward which something is directed, including the distinctive marking or instrumentation of a ground point to aid its identification on a photograph; target. 70 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:2]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE TELEPHONE Indicates the presence of a <TELEPHONE>. 71 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:36]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE TRAFFIC_SEPARATION_SCHEME Indicates a <WATER_TRAFFIC_SEPARATION_SCHEME>. 72 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:19]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE TWO_WAY_PROHIBITED Indicates a one-way <WATERBODY_ROUTE>; two-way prohibited. 73 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:23]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE UNKNOWN_PURPOSE Detailed characteristics and purpose are unknown. 74 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:52]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE WELL_HEAD Indicates a <WELL_HEAD>. 75 IR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:53]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE WEST_CARDINAL Indicates a quadrant bounded by the true bearings south-west and north-west taken from the <LOCATION> of the mark; west cardinal. It should be passed to the west side of the mark. 76 IR [FACC, Annex B, BTC:95] [S57A, Attribute, CATCAM:4]
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE WORK_IN_PROGRESS Indicates that work, generally construction, is in progress. 77 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:51]  
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MARINE_MARK_TYPE YACHTING Installed for use by yachtsmen; yachting. 78 PR [S57A, Attribute, CATSPM:46]  

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