本文件规定了与内河航行船舶轴系有关的术语和定义，旨在提供所有专家都能理解的明确定义。 本文件仅适用于用于内河航行的船舶的设备。 本文件中规定的术语适用于各种文件。某些标准化术语也有简略版本；这些可用于不会出现误解的情况。 在应用中允许组合术语。

This document specifies terms and definitions relating to inland navigation vessels shaftings, with the aim of providing clear definitions which can be understood by all specialists. This document is applicable only to equipment which is used for the vessels being used for the inland navigation. The terms specified in this document are intended to be used in documentation of all kinds. Certain standardized terms are also given with their abridged version; these can be used in cases where no possibility of misinterpretation can arise. A combination of terms is allowed in application.