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STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES
(for The Royal Thai Pilots and The Thai Mariner)
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Reference 1 IMO SMCP Rijeka September 2000
2 Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary
3 Dictionary of Shipping (International Trade Term)
4 IMOs Sub - committee on Safety of Navigation
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Glossary
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Contents
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o Bow amp Stern Thruster
o Diagram Profile of Ship RoRo Vessel A single deck vessel Bulk Carrier General Cargo Vessel Freedom type ship Oil Tanker Liquefied Natural gas carrier
Container Vessel Omni Carrier
o Container typeo Conversion of Weights and Measureso General termso VTS Special Term
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Meteological Page 26 - 32
Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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Glossary
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES
(for The Royal Thai Pilots and The Thai Mariner)
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Reference 1 IMO SMCP Rijeka September 2000
2 Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary
3 Dictionary of Shipping (International Trade Term)
4 IMOs Sub - committee on Safety of Navigation
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983151 2 983151 download
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Glossary
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Contents
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o Bow amp Stern Thruster
o Diagram Profile of Ship RoRo Vessel A single deck vessel Bulk Carrier General Cargo Vessel Freedom type ship Oil Tanker Liquefied Natural gas carrier
Container Vessel Omni Carrier
o Container typeo Conversion of Weights and Measureso General termso VTS Special Term
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Meteological Page 26 - 32
Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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( )
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11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Reference 1 IMO SMCP Rijeka September 2000
2 Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary
3 Dictionary of Shipping (International Trade Term)
4 IMOs Sub - committee on Safety of Navigation
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Glossary
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Contents
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o Bow amp Stern Thruster
o Diagram Profile of Ship RoRo Vessel A single deck vessel Bulk Carrier General Cargo Vessel Freedom type ship Oil Tanker Liquefied Natural gas carrier
Container Vessel Omni Carrier
o Container typeo Conversion of Weights and Measureso General termso VTS Special Term
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Meteological Page 26 - 32
Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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Pilotage
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Contents
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o Bow amp Stern Thruster
o Diagram Profile of Ship RoRo Vessel A single deck vessel Bulk Carrier General Cargo Vessel Freedom type ship Oil Tanker Liquefied Natural gas carrier
Container Vessel Omni Carrier
o Container typeo Conversion of Weights and Measureso General termso VTS Special Term
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Meteological Page 26 - 32
Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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o Bow amp Stern Thruster
o Diagram Profile of Ship RoRo Vessel A single deck vessel Bulk Carrier General Cargo Vessel Freedom type ship Oil Tanker Liquefied Natural gas carrier
Container Vessel Omni Carrier
o Container typeo Conversion of Weights and Measureso General termso VTS Special Term
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Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Pilotage Page 33 - 48
o Information
o Conditionso Winds Stroms Sea stageo Visibilityo Tide and Deptho
Weather
o Pilot requesto Embarking disembarking Piloto Propulsion Systemo Radaro Draft Air Drafto Manouevering movementso Position Courseo Avoiding dangerous situationo Berthing unberthingo Arrival Berthing and Departureo Anchoringo Tug Assistance
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
() 1
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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( )
1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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1
11 bull Good Morning Good Afternoon Good Evening
(0001 1200 ) (1201 1600 ) (1601 2400 )
bull How are you (Fine Thank you) ( )
bull How do you do (How do you do)
()12 bull Do you have a pilot card (manoeuvering data)
( )bull What is your present forward and aft draft
How many metres of your maximum draft (forw Aft) ( )
bull Where is the whistle control
bull Station Already
bull Engine ready
bull We have 2 Tugs boat Make fast port bow ships line and port Quarter Tugsline
TUG 2 TUG
bull Send down a heaving line to get the tugs line at Port Quarter TUG
bull Forward and Aft Tugs make fast already
bull The tide is rising ( falling) Its strong current about 3 Knots
3 bull Well starboard (port) turning
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
() 1
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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bull Make anchor chain tight ( Pick up the slack of the chain) and Let me know Howmany shackles and What direction
bull Anchor chain 2 Shackles on deck direction 9 Oclock
2 9 bull Please turn on the radar mode relation head up ( north up)
( )bull Please turn ( switch) the radio on the channel 13 and 14
13 14bull
Single up ( Single up one and one) 13
bull All lines let go ( Let go everything Forward and Aft)
bull Let go everything forward When the line is clear Please let me know Welluse the bow thruster
bull Let go all lines except (forward aft) spring ( )
bull Heave up anchor until one shackle in the water and hold on 1
bull Let me know when the anchor chain up and down
bull Standby anchor and one man forward for emergency 1
bull Is anchor aweigh
bull During the ships turning Please check clearance forward and Aft
14 bull Standby pilot ladder starboard (port) side One metre above water level
() 1
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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bull Standby aldis lamp
( bow thruster)bull Please maintain the ships speed about 10 to 11 knots
10 11 bull Well keep the pilot station on your starboard side Please adjust the speed is about
5 7 knots for embarkation 5 7
2 bull Course 335deg Speed up to full ahead
335 bull Do you have a pilot card ( Maneuvering data)
( )bull Whats your maximum draft
bull Do you have a bow thruster How many horse power
bull Weprimell Starboard (port) side alongside at the wharf 20A
20A () bull Itprimes take time about 2frac12 hours from now
2 frac12 bull Please standby starboard gangway for the custom
About 1 hour from now The custom will come on board
1
bull At front of the wharf we have one mooring boat Send down head line first 1
bull We have no mooring ( line) boat Please send the head line and aft spring first bythe heaving line
bull When send down the line Please send one by one
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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bull Slack the head line some more (a little bit) and heave up stern line
bull Weprimell keep the bridge at the flag ( )bull Weprimell keep the discharge pipe at the flag
bull 5 metres ahead (astern) primes in position
() 5 bull Weprimere in position Keep all lines tight We use three and two
3 2 bull Now is in position Please let go Port (starboard) anchor and open break () ()
bull After clear WePrimell use the engine
bull Letprimes go forward and aft tugs
3 2 bull We use two anchors Letprimes go starboard anchor first and slack until six shackles
2 6 bull When starboard anchor tight hold on chain and lets go port anchor
bull Heave up starboard anchor and slack port anchor until three and three in water and
hold on 3
bull Slack the chain by the windlass
4 bull We use 3 headlines and one sleeve rope
3 1 bull Send down the first headline to the mooring boat
bull Heave up head line until 5 meters and send down another headlines 5
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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bull Send down sleeve rope (wire) ()
5 Bow Stern Thruster51 Standard wheel ordersORDER MEANING
11 Midships12 Port five13 Port ten14 Port fifteen15 Port twenty16 Port twenty five17 Hard a port
Rudder to be held in the fore and aft position5deg of port rudder to be held10deg of port rudder to be held15deg of port rudder to be held
20deg
of port rudder to be held25deg of port rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to port
18 Starboard five19 Starboard ten110 Starboard fifteen111 Starboard twenty112 Starboard twenty five113 Hard a starboard114 Ease to five115 Ease to ten116 Ease to fifteen117 Ease to twenty118 Steady119 Steady as she goes
120 Keep the buoy mark beacon on portstarboard side121 Report if she does not answer the wheel
122 Finished with the wheel
5deg of starboard rudder to be held10deg of starboard rudder to be held15deg of starboard rudder to be held20deg of starboard rudder to be held25deg of starboard rudder to be heldRudder to be held fully over to starboardReduce amount of rudder to 5deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 10deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 15deg and holdReduce amount of rudder to 20deg and holdReduce swing as rapidly as possibleSteer a steady course on the compass heading
indicated at the time of the order The helmsman is torepeat the order and call out the compass heading onreceiving the order When the ship is steady on thatheading the helmsman is to call out Steady on
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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ORDER COURSE TO BE STEEREDPrime Port steer one eight two Prime
Prime Starboard steer zero eight two Prime Prime Port steer three zero five Prime
182deg
082deg
305deg On receipt of an order to steer for example 182deg the helmsman should repeat it and bring the ship roundsteadily to the course ordered When the ship is steady on the course ordered the helmsman is to call out
Prime Steady on one eight two Prime The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call outIf it is desired to steer on a selected mark the helmsman should be ordered to
Prime
Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon)Prime
The helmsman should repeat the order and when steady on the mark call out Prime Steer on buoy (mark) (beacon) Prime
The person giving the order should acknowledge the helmsmans call out
52 Standard engine ordersORDER MEANING (see note)
21 Full ahead
22 Half ahead23 Slow ahead24 Dead slow ahead25 Stop engine (s)26 Dead slow astern27 Slow astern
28 Half astern29 Full astern210 Emergency full ahead astern211 Stand by engine
212 Finished with engines
Maximum maneuvering engine revolutions forahead propulsion Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders No engine revolutions Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders
Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Revolutions as indicated in ships orders Engine room personnel fully ready to man oeuvreand bridge manned with personnel to relay engineorders Movement of engine (s) no longer required
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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In ships fitted with twin propellers the word Prime both Prime should be added to all orders affecting both shaftseg Prime Full ahead both Prime and Prime Slow astern both Prime except that the words Prime Stop all engines Prime should be
used when appropriate When required to manoeuvre twin propellers independently this should beindicated ie Prime Full ahead starboard Prime Prime Half astern port Prime etc Note For vessels with variable pitch propellers the meaning of the order would include thecombination of pitch and revolutions as indicated in ships orders
53 BOW STERN THRUST ORDERSORDER MEANING
Bow thrust full (half) to portBow thrust full (half) to starboard
Stern thrust full (half) to portStern thrust full (half) to starboard
Bow (stern) thrust stop
Ships head to move to port with power as specifiedShips head to move to starboard with power asspecifiedShips stern to move to port with power as specifiedShips stern to move to starboard with power asspecified
No bow (stern) thrust revolutions
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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Pilotage
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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DIAGRAM PROFILE OF SHIP
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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ATHWARTSHIP SECTION OF A RORO VESSEL
A side elevation of a vessel featuring its salient features
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Bulk carrier
This single deck vesselis a 30000 bulk carriea and has a draught of 10 metres with a speed of 15 knots The crew
totals 34 and the vessel is built by Austin and Pickersgill of England Her overall length is 179 metres and beam 28
netres Each crane has 125 tonne capacity and the vessel is The vessel is used for world wide trading of bulk
cargoes
A single deck vessel with four holds and with machinery and crew accommodation aft It is of the Freedom type
design and ideal for grain packaged lumber etc The vessel has a 19000 dwt displacement a draught of 905
metres and cargo capacity of 14500 dwts
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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Pilotage
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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GLOSSARY
The Glossary also includes a limited number of technical terms which do not appear in the text of the IMO
SMCP but might be useful in case the content of a given standard Phrase requires modification
1 General termsAbandon vessel (to) To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following a distressAccommodation ladder Ladder attached to platform at vessels side with flat steps and handrails
enabling persons to embark disembark from water or shoreAdrift Floating not controlled without a clearly determinable direction
Air draft The height from the waterline to the highest point of the vesselAssembly station Place on deck in mess rooms etc assigned to crew and passengers
where they have to meet according to the muster list when thecorresponding alarm is released or announcement made
Backing (of wind) Shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner for example fromnorth to west (opposite of veering)
Beach (to) To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water
Berth 1 A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel rock platform etc2 The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a
pier etcBlast A sound signal made with the whistle of the vesselBlind sectors Areas which cannot be scanned by the radar of the vessel because they
are shielded by parts of its superstructure masts etc or shoreobstructions
Boarding arrangements All equipment such as pilot ladder accommodation ladder hoist etcnecessary for a safe transfer of the pilot
Boarding speed The speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilotcan safely embarkdisembark
Bob-cat A mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution ofloose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers
Briefing Concise explanatory information to crew andor passengers
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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Pilotage
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Cable 1 Chain wire or rope connecting a vessel to her anchor (s)2 (Measurement) 1852 metres ie one tenth of a nautical mile
Capsizing Turning of a vessel upside down while on waterCardinal buoy A seamark ie a buoy indicating the North East South or West ie the
cardinal points from a fixed point such as a wreck shallow water banks etc
Cardinal points The four main points of the compass ie North East South and Westfor the purpose of the SMCP the intercardinal points ie NortheastSoutheast etc are also included
Casualty here case of death in an accident or shipping disasterCheck (to) 1 To make sure that equipment etc is in proper condition or that
everything is correct and safe2 To regulate motion of a cable rope or wire when it is running out toofast
Close-coupled towing A method of towing vessels through polar ice by means of icebreakingtugs with a special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the
vessel to be towedClose up (to) To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing ones own
speedCompatibility (of goods) states whether different goods can be stowed together in one holdConvoy A group of vessels which sail together eg through a canal or iceCourse The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the waterCourse made good That course which a vessel makes good over ground after allowing for
the effect of currents tidal streams and leeway caused by wind and seaCOW Crude Oil Washing A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing
Them with the cargo of crude oil during dischargeCPATCPA Closest Point of ApproachTime to Closest Point of Approach limit as
defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targetswill close to within these limits
Crash-stop An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid acollision
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Damage control team A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vesselDatum 1 The most probable position of a search target at a given time
2 The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts arereferenced
Derelict Good or any other commodity specifically a vessel abandoned at seaDestination Port which a vessel is bound forDisabled A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of
proceeding on its voyageDisembark (to) To go from a vessel
Distress alert (GMDSS) A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to anMRCC giving position identification course and speed of the vessel aswell as the nature of distress
Distress here the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shoreUrgency traffic andor ship to ship aircraft about a distress urgency situation as
defined in the relevant ITU Radio RegulationsDraft The depth of water which a vessel draws
Dragging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is nolonger preventing the movement of the vessel
Dredging (of anchor) Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of thevessel
Drifting Floating caused by winds and current with a determinable directionDrop back (to) To increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing ones own
speed
DSC Digital Selective Calling (in the GMDSS system)Embark (to) To go aboard a vesselEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconEscape route A clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of
an emergencyEscort Attending a vessel to be available in case of need eg ice-breaker
tug etcETA Estimated Time of Arrival
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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ETD Estimated Time of DepartureFire patrol A member of the watch going around the vessel at certain intervals so
that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected mandatory in vesselscarrying more than 36 passengers
Flooding Major flow of seawater into the vesselFire monitor Fixed foampowderwater cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on
tank deck manifold etcFoul (of anchor) Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstructionFoul (of propeller) A line wire net etc is wound round the propeller
Full speed Highest possible speed of a vesselFumes Often harmful gas produced by fires chemicals fuel etcGeneral emergency alarm A sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with
the vesselacutes sound systemGMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System(D) GPS (Differential) Global (satellite) Positioning SystemHampered vessel A vessel restricted by her ability to manoeuvre by the nature of her work
or her deep draftHatchrails Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons
from falling into a holdHeading The horizontal direction of the vessels bows at a given moment
measured in degrees clockwise from northHoist here a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a
pick-up operation
Icing Coating of ice on an object eg the mast or superstructure of a vesselIMO Class Group of dangerous or hazardous goods harmful substances or marine
pollutants in sea transport as classified in the International MaritimeDangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
Inert (to) To reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosiveatmosphere
Initial course Course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered atthe beginning of a search
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteological
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Inoperative Not functioningJettison (to) (of cargo) Throwing overboard of goods in order to lighten the vessel or improve
its stability in case of an emergencyLaunch (to) To lower eg lifeboats to the waterLeaking Escape of liquids such as water oil etc out of pipes boilers tanks etc
or a minor inflow of seawater into the vessel due to damage to the hullLeeward The general direction to which the wind blows opposite of windwardLeeway The angular effect on the vessels course caused by the prevailing windLet go (to) To set free let loose or cast off (of anchors lines etc)
Lifeboat station Place assigned to crew and passengers where they must gather before being ordered into the lifeboats
List here inclination of the vessel to port side or starboard sideLocated In navigational warnings Position of object confirmedMake water (to) Seawater flowing into the vessel due to hull damage or hatches awash
and not properly closedMMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity number
Moor (to) To secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires or ropes madefast to the shore to anchors or to anchored mooring buoys or to ridewith both anchors down
MRCC Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre Land-based authorityresponsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search andrescue and for co-ordinating the conduct of search and rescue operationswithin a search and rescue region
Muster (to) To assemble crew passengers or both in a special place for purposes ofchecking
Muster list List of crew passengers and all on board and their functions in a distressor drill
Not under command (abbr NUC) a vessel which through exceptional circumstances isunable to manoeuvre as required by the COLREGs
Obstruction An object such as a wreck net etc which blocks a fairway route etc
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Off air When the transmissions of a radio station etc have broken down beenswitched off or suspended
Off station (of buoys) Not in charted positionOil clearance Oil skimming from the surface of the waterOperational Ready for immediate useOrdnance exercise Naval firing practiceOSC On-Scene Co-ordinator A person designed to co-ordinate search and
rescue operations within a specified areaOverflow Accidental escape of oil from a tank which is full because pumping was
not stopped in timePolluter A vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the
seaPreventers Ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging
during cargo handling operationsProceed (to) To sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyagePA-system Public address system loudspeakers in the vessels cabins mess rooms
etc and on deck through which important information can be broadcastfrom a central point mostly from the navigation bridge
Recover (to) Here to pick up shipwrecked personsRefloat (to) To pull a vessel off after grounding to set afloat againRendez-vous An appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a
certain area or positionReported in navigational warnings position of object unconfirmed
Restricted area A deck space area etc in vessels where for safety reasons entry isonly permitted for authorized crew members
Resume (to) here to re-start a voyage service or searchRetreat signal Sound visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its baseRig move The movement of an oil rig drilling platform etc from one position to
anotherRoll call The act of checking who of the passengers and crew members are
present eg at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Safe speed That speed of a vessel allowing the maximum possible time for effectiveaction to be taken to avoid a collision and to be stopped within an
appropriate distanceSafety load The maximum permissible load of a deck etcSafe working pressure The maximum permissible pressure in cargo hosesSAR Search and RescueScene The area or location where the event eg an accident has happenedSearch pattern A pattern according to which vessels andor aircraft may conduct a
co-ordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
Search speed The speed of searching vessels directed by the OSCSeamark An elevated object on land or sea serving as a guideSegregation(of goods) Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed
togetherShackle Standard length (15 fathoms) of an anchor cableShifting cargo Transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo caused by rolling
or a heavy list
Slings Ropes nets and any other means for handling general cargoesSpeed of advance The speed at which a storm centre movesSpill (to) The accidental escape of oil etc from a vessel container etc into the
seaSpill control gear Special equipment for fighting accidental oil spills at early stagesspreader here step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twistingStand by (to) To be in readiness or prepared to execute an order to be readily
availableStand clear (to) here to keep a boat away from the vesselStanding orders Orders of the Master to the officer of the watch which heshe must
comply withStand on (to) To maintain course and speedStation The allotted place or the duties of each person on boardStripping Draining tanks of the remaining cargo water etc
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Survivor A person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremelydangerous situation eg a shipping disaster
Take off (to) A helicopter lifts off from a vessels deckTarget The echo generated eg by a vessel on a radar screenTension winch A winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tightTEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (standard container dimension)Track The path followed or to be followed between one position and anotherTransit here the passage of a vessel through a canal fairway etcTransit speed Speed of a vessel required for passage through a canal fairway etc
Transhipment (of cargo) here the transfer of goods from one vessel to another outside harboursUnderway A vessel which is not at anchor or made fast to the shore or agroundUnion purchase A common method of cargo handling by combining two derricks one of
which is fixed over the quay the other over the hatchwayUnlit When the light characteristics of a bouy or a lighthouse are inoperativeUTC Universal Time Co-ordinated (ex GMT)Variable (of winds) When a wind is permanently changing the direction from which it blows
Veering (of winds) Shifting of wind direction in a manner in time opposite of backingVeer out (to)(of anchors) To let out a greater length of cableVHF Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)Walk out (to) (of anchors) To reverse the action of a windlass so as to ease the cableWaypoint A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course
according to her voyage planWindward The general direction from which the wind blows opposite of leeward
Wreck A vessel which has been destroyed or sunk or abandoned at sea
2 VTS special termsFairway Navigable part of a waterwayFairway speed Mandatory speed in a fairwayITZ Inshore Traffic Zone (of a TSS) A routing measure comprising a
designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the
adjacent coast
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Manoeuvring speed A vessels reduced rate of speed in restricted waters such as fairways orharbours
Receiving point A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry transitor escort procedure
Reference line A fictive line displayed on the radar screens in VTS Centres andorelectronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outboundvessels so that they can safely pass each other
Reporting point A mark or position at which a vessel is required to report to the localVTS Station to establish its position
Separation zone line A zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions or separating atraffic lane from the adjacent sea area or separating traffic lanesdesignated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the samedirection
Traffic clearance VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specifiedTraffic lane An area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established
TSS Traffic Separation Scheme A routeing measure aimed at the separationof opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by theestablishment of traffic lanes
VTS Vessel Traffic Services services designed to improve the safety andefficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment
VTS Area controlled by a VTS Centre or VTS Station
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Meteorological (WIND SEA TIDE WEATHER PRESSURE VISIBILITY)
Meteorological information- Position of tropical storm (name) path (cardinal points)
speed of advance knots- Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in position - Wind is backing veering and increasing decreasing- Wind is expected to increase decrease in position to force Beaufort
within the next hours- Visibility in position
~ metres nautical miles~ reduced by mist fog snow dust rain ~ expected to increase decrease to metres nautical mileswithin the next hours
- Sea swell in position
~ metres from (cardinal points)~ expected to increase decrease within the next hours
- Icing is expected not expected in area
Briefing on meteorological conditions- A weak strong (tidal) current is setting degrees
The direction of the (tidal) current will change in hours
- Fog mist dust rain snow is in the area- Automatic fog signal is switched on- The wind increased decreased (within last hours)
The wind is (cardinal points) force Beaufort The wind changed from (cardinal points) to (cardinal points)
- The sea state is expected to change (within hours)- A smoothmoderateroughheavy sea slightmoderatehigh swell of metres from
(cardinal points) is expected (within hours)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC- Visibility is kilometres nautical miles
- Visibility is reduced by fog mist dust rain snow - Visibility is expected~ to decrease increase to kilometres nautical miles (within hours)~ variable between and kilometers nautical miles (within hours)
- Next weather report is at UTC- Atmospheric pressure is millibarshectopascal- Barometric change is millibars hectopascal per hour within the last hours
Barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)- There was a gale warning tropical storm warning for the area at UTC
Winds storms tropical storms sea state- What is wind direction and force in your position in position
Wind direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort in my position in position - What wind is expected in my position in position
The wind in your position in position is expected
~ from direction (cardinal points) force Beaufort ~ to increase decrease~ variable
- What is the latest gale storm warningThe latest gale storm warning is as followsGale storm warning Winds at UTC in area (metarea) from direction(cardinal points) and force Beaufort backingveering to
(cardinal points)- What is the latest tropical storm warningThe latest tropical storm warning is as followsTropical storm warning at UTC Hurricane (name) tropical cyclone tornado willy-willy typhoon (name) with central pressure of millibars hectopascals located in position Present movement(cardinal points) at knots Winds of knots within radius of miles ofcentre Seas smoothmoderateroughhigh
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Further information on VHF Channel frequency - What is the atmospheric pressure in your position in position
- The atmospheric pressure in your position in position is millibarshectopascals- What is the barometric change in your position in position
The barometric change in your position in position is millibars hectopascals per hour within the last hoursThe barometer is steady dropping (rapidly) rising (rapidly)
- What maximum winds are expected in the storm areaMaximum winds of knots are expected
~ in the storm area~ within a radius of kilometres miles of the centre~ in the safe dangerous semicircle
- What is sea state in your position in position The smoothmoderateroughhigh sea slightmoderateheavy swell in my
position in position is metres from (cardinal points)- Is the sea state expected to change (within the next hours)
No the sea state is not expected to change (within the next hours)Yes a sea swell of metres from (cardinal points)is expected (- within the next hours)
- A tsunami an abnormal wave is expected by UTC
Restricted visibility- What is visibility in your position in position
Visibility in my position in position is metres nautical milesVisibility is restricted by mist fog snow dust rainVisibility is increasing decreasing variable
- Is visibility expected to change in my position in position (within the next hours) No visibility is not expected to change in your position in position(within the next hours)Yes visibility is expected to increase decrease to metres nautical miles in your
position in position (within the next hours)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Visibility is expected to be variable between metres nautical milesin your position in position (within the next hours)
Abnormal tides- The present tide is metres above below datum in position - The tide is metres abovebelow prediction- The tide is rising falling- Wait until high low water- Abnormally high low tides are expected in position at about UTC within
hours- Is the depth of water sufficient in position
Yes the depth of water is sufficient in position No the depth of water is not sufficient in position The depth of water is metres in position
- My draft is metres - can I enter pass (charted name of place)Yes you can enter pass (charted name of place)
No you cannot enter pass (charted name of place) - wait until UTC- The charted depth of water is increased decreased by metres due to sea state
winds
Tide and Depth- What is the tide doing
What is the tidal stream doing- The tide is rising (it is hours before high water)
The tide is rising (it is hours after low water)- The tide is rising (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is rising (it is metresfeet above low water)- The tide is failing (it is hours after high water)
The tide is failing (it is hours before low water)- The tide is failing (it is metresfeet below high water)
The tide is failing (it is metresfeet above low water)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- The tide is slackThe tide is with you
The tide is against you- Present height of the tide above datum is metresfeet at position - Tide is ( metresfeet) above prediction
Tide is ( metresfeet) below prediction- The tide is knots at
The current is knots at - Tide is setting in direction
- In your present position you will be aground at low water- Is there sufficient depth of water- There is sufficient depth of water
There is not sufficient depth of water- My draught is metresfeet At what time may I enter
My draught is metresfeet At what time may I pass - Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the sea
Charted depths are decreased by metresfeet due to state of the winds- Abnormally low tides expected in at hours
Abnormally low tides expected in around hours
Weather- What is the weather forecast (for area )- What is the wind direction and force (in area )
What is the wind direction and speed (in area )- Wind direction and force at is
Wind direction and speed at is - Is the wind expected to change- The wind is backing and increasing
The wind is veering and increasingThe wind is backing and decreasing
The wind is veering and decreasing
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Is the wind force expected to increase at Is the wind speed expected to increase at
Is the wind force expected to decrease at Is the wind speed expected to decrease at
- The wind at will increase to force within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to force within the next hoursThe wind at will increase to speed within the next hoursThe wind at will decrease to speed within the next hours
- What is the visibility at
- Visibility at is metresmiles- Visibility is reduced by fogVisibility is reduced by rainVisibility is reduced by snowVisibility is reduced by dustVisibility is reduced by
- Is visibility expected to change- Visibility is expected to increase to metresmiles in hours
Visibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles in hoursVisibility is expected to increase to metresmiles by hoursVisibility is expected to decrease to metresmiles by hours
- What is the state of the sea at - There is a sea of height metresfeet from
There is a swell of height metresfeet from - Are sea conditions expected to change within the next hours
- Sea is expected to increase within the next hoursSwell is expected to increase within the next hoursSea is expected to decrease within the next hoursSwell is expected to decrease within the next hours
- Can icing be expected at - Icing may be expected to form slightly at
Icing may be expected to form moderately at
Icing may be expected to form severely at Icing may be expected to form very severely at
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Icing should not be expected at - Are there any warnings in operation for
- A warning of gales was issued at hours starting A warning of storms was issued at hours starting - What is the latest info rmation about storm
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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PilotagePilot request
- Must I take a pilotYes you must take a pilot - pilotage is compulsory
No you need not take a pilot- Do you require a pilot
Yes I require a pilot No I do not require a pilot - I am holder of Pilotage Exemption Certificate (No )
- You are exempted from pilotage
- Do you require a pilot at (name) Pilot StationYes I require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station
No I do not require a pilot at (name) Pilot Station - I require a pilot in position - What is your ETA at (name) Pilot Station in local time
My ETA at(name) Pilot Station is hours local time- What is local time
Local time is hours
- What is your positionMy position is - What is your distance from (name) Pilot Station
My distance from (name) Pilot Station is kilometres nautical miles- Is the pilot boat on station
Yes the pilot boat is on station No the pilot boat is not on station
The pilot boat will be on station at hours local time- In what position can I take the pilotTake the pilot at (Pilot Station) near position
- When will the pilot embarkThe pilot will embark at hours local time
- The pilot boat is coming to you- Stop in present position and wait for the pilot
- Keep the pilot boat (cardinal points) of you
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- What is your freeboardMy freeboard is metres
- Change to VHF Channel for pilot transfer- Stand by on VHF Channel until pilot transfer is completed- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been suspended until (date and local time)- Pilotage at (name) Pilot Station has been resumed- The pilot cannot embark at (name) Pilot Station due to - Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from VTS Centre
Yes I accept shore-based navigational assistance
No I do not accept shore-based navigational assistanceI will stay in position until
- You have permission to proceed by yourself (or wait for the pilot at buoy)- Follow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark
Embarking disembarking pilot- Stand by pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder on port side starboard sideleeside metres above water- The pilot ladder is rigged on port side starboard side- You must rig another pilot ladder- The pilot ladder is unsafe- What is wrong with the pilot ladder
The pilot ladder~ has broken loose steps
~ has broken spreaders~ has spreaders too short~ is too far aft forward
- Move the pilot ladder~ metres aft forward~ clear of discharge
- Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder
- Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Put lights on at the pilot ladder- Man ropes are required not required
- Have a heaving line ready at the pilot ladder- Correct the list of the vessel- Make a lee on your port side starboard side- Steer degrees to make a lee- Keep the sea on your port quarter starboard quarter- Make a boarding speed of knots- Stop engine(s) until pilot boat is clear
- Put helm hard to port starboard- Alter course to (cardinal points) - the pilot boat cannot clear the vessel- Put engine(s) ahead astern- Embarkation is not possible
Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS RegulationsVessel is not suited for the pilot ladder
Pilot on the bridgePropulsion system
- Is the engine a diesel or a turbineThe engine is a diesel turbine
- Is the engine-room manned or is the engine on bridge controlThe engine-room is mannedThe engine is on bridge control
- How long does it take to change the engines from ahead to asternIt takes seconds to change the engines (from ahead to astern)
- How long does it take to start the engines from stoppedIt takes seconds to start the engines (from stopped)
- Is extra power available in an emergencyYes extra power is available
No extra power is not available
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Do you have a controllable or fixed pitch propellerWe have a controllable pitch propeller
We have a fixed pitch propeller- Do you have a right-hand or left-hand propeller
We have a right-hand left-hand propeller- Do you have a single propeller or twin propellers
We have a single propeller twin propellers- Do you have a bow thruster stern thruster
We have one two bow thruster(s) stern thruster(s)
- What is the maximum manoeuvring power ahead asternThe maximum manoeuvring power ahead astern is kilowatts- What are the maximum revolutions ahead astern
The maximum revolutions ahead astern are - Do the twin propellers turn inward or outward when going ahead
The twin propellers turn inward outward (when going ahead)
Radar
- Is the radar operationalYes the radar is operational
No the radar is not operational- Where is the radar antenna
The radar antanna is on - Does the radar have any blind sectors
Yes the radar has blind sectors from to degrees and from to degrees
No the radar does not have any blind sectors- Change the radar to
~ miles range scale~ relative head-up north-up course-up~ true-motion north-up course-up
Draft and air draft- What is your present maximum draft
= My present maximum draft is metres= My draft forward aft is metres
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- What is your air draft= My air draft is metres
- UnderKeel clearance is metresManoeuvring
- I require the pilot card manoeuvring data- What is the diameter of the turning circle
The diameter of the turning circle is metres- What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop
The advance distance is kilometres nautical milesthe transfer distance is degrees (in a crash-stop)
- How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboardIt takes seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard)
- Is the turning effect of the propeller very strongYes the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong
No the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong
- Where is the whistle controlThe whistle control is on the console on - What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed
minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speedto manoeuvring speed)
- Do you have an automatic pilotYes we have an automatic pilot
No we do not have an automatic pilot- Give short prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle)- Stand by lookout
~ on the bridge~ on the forecastle~ in the portstarboard wing
- Maintain a speed of knots
- What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full half slow dead slow aheadThe manoeuvring speed at full half slow dead slow ahead is knots
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- What is the full sea speed fairway speedThe full sea speed fairway speed is knots
Movements- True course gyro compass course magnetic compass course is degrees- Gyro compass error is degrees plus minus
Magnetic compass error is degrees east west- Speed over ground through water is knots- Set and drift is degrees knots
- We are making degrees leeway- The course board is written up- The next chart is within hours
Position- You are entering - Your position is bearing degrees distance kilometres nautical miles from - You are passing - You are
~ in the centre of the fairway~ on not on the radar reference line (of the fairway)~ on the (cardinal points) side of the fairway
- You are approaching the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway- Your position is buoy number distance metres cables
to the (cardinal points) of the radar reference line- Your position is distance metres cables from the intersection of radar reference line and radar reference line and distance metres cables to the (cardinal points)of radar reference line
- MV has reported at reporting point - You are getting closer to the vessel (cardinal points) of you- Vessel on opposite course is passing to the (cardinal points) of you
~ is ingoing outgoing~ has stopped~ is at anchor
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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~ is on a reciprocal course~ will overtake to the (cardinal points) of you
- Vessel has anchored metres cables (cardinal points) of you in position - Vessel (cardinal points) of you is obstructing your movements- You will meet crossing traffic in position - Vessel is entering leaving the fairway at - Buoy distance metres cables (cardinal points)- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is
~ turning
~ anchoring~ increasing decreasing speed~ overtaking you~ not under command
Course Note the user of this phrase should be fully aware of the implications of words such
as track heading and course made good- Your track is
~ parallel with the reference line~ diverging from the reference line~ converging to the reference line
- What is your present course headingMy present course heading is degrees
- You are steering a dangerous course- Course to make good is degrees- Vessel (cardinal points) of you is on same course degrees
Advise you~ Keep your present course~ A new course of degrees
- Have you altered course
Yes I have altered course - my new course is degrees No I have not altered course - my course is degrees
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- You are running into danger -~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you~ risk of collision (with a vessel bearing degrees distance kilometres
nautical miles)~ bridge is defective
Avoiding dangerous situations providing safe movements
- It is dangerous~ to anchor in your present position~ to remain in your present position~ to alter course to (cardinal points)
- Large vessel is leaving the fairway- keep clear of the fairway approach- Nets with buoys without buoys in this area - navigate with caution- Collision in position
- MV is aground on fire in position - Stand by for assistance- Vessels must
~ keep clear of this area area ~ avoid this area area ~ navigate with caution
- Keep clear of - search and rescue in progress
- Your present course is too close~ to ingoing outgoing vessel~ to the vessel that you are overtaking~ to the (cardinal points) limit of the fairway
- Your course is deviating from the radar reference line- You are running into danger
~ shallow water (cardinal points) of you
~ submerged wreck (cardinal points) of you~ fog bank (cardinal points) of you
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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~ risk of collision (with vessel bearing degrees~ distance kilometres nautical miles)
~ bridge is defective- You are proceeding at a dangerous speed- You must
~ proceed by the fairway route ~ keep to the (cardinal points) of the fairway line radar reference line~ stay clear of the fairway
- You must wait for MV to cross ahead of you
- You must wait for MV to clear before~ entering the fairway~ getting underway~ leaving the berth
- Do not~ overtake~ cross the fairway
- Alter course to (cardinal points) of you- Pass (cardinal points) of
~ ingoing outgoing anchored disabled vessel~ of mark
- Stop engines- MV
~ wishes to overtake (cardinal points) of you
~ agrees does not agree to be overtaken~ is approaching an obscured area - approaching vessels acknowledge
Berthing and unberthingGeneral
- Isare the propeller(s) clearYes the propeller(s) isare clear
No the propeller(s) isare not clear
Keep the propeller(s) clear
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Are fenders on the berthYes fenders are on the berth
No fenders are not on the berth- Have fenders ready fore and aft
Berthing- We will berth port side starboard side alongside- We will moor
~ to buoy(s) (ahead and astern)~ alongside
~ to dolphins- Send out
~ the head stern breast lines~ the spring(s) forward aft
- Do you have tension winchesYes we have tension winches (forward and aft)
No we do not have tension winches
- Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft- Send the heaving head stern breast line(s) ashore- The linesmen will use shackles lashings for securing the mooring- Use
~ the centre lead panama lead ~ the bow lead~ the port quarter starboard quarter lead
- Heave on the line(s) spring(s)- Pick up the slack on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave away
Stop heaving- Slack away check the line(s) spring(s)- Hold on the line(s) spring(s)- Heave in easy
Heave alongside- Keep the line(s) spring(s) tight
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- Report the forward aft distance to The forward aft distance to is metres
- We have to move metres ahead astern- We are in position- Make fast fore and aft- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Unberthing- Stand by engine(s)- Are you ready to get underway
Yes we are ready (to get underway) No we are not ready (yet) ( to get underway)We will be ready to get underway in minutes
- Stand by for letting go- Single up the lines and springs fore and aft- Slack away hold on heave on the
~ head stern line
~ breast line~ fore aft spring
- Let go~ the head stern line~ the breast line~ the fore aft spring~ all (forward aft)
- Let go the towing line(s)- Stand by bow anchor(s)- Finished with manoeuvring stations
Arrival berthing and departure- Your orders are to berth on - Your orders are changed to proceed to - Proceed to for orders
- You have permission to enter to proceed at UTC- Vessel is turning manoeuvring in position
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- MV ~ will turn in position
~ will leave at UTC~ is leaving ~ has left ~ entered fairway in position
- Your berth is not clear (until UTC)Your berth will be clear at UTC
- You will berth dock at UTC
- Berthing has been delayed by hours- Be ready to get underway
I am ready to get underway- Get underway- Are you underway
Yes I am underway No I am not underway
- Move ahead astern metres- Your vessel is in position - make fast
AnchoringGoing to anchor
- Stand by port starboard both anchor(s) for letting go- Walk out the anchor(s)- We are going to anchorage
- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Put shackles in the water in the pipe on deck- Walk back port starboard both anchor(s) one one and a half shackle(s)- We will let go port starboard both anchor(s) shackle(s) and dredge it them- Let go port starboard both anchor(s)- Slack out the cable(s)
Check the cable(s)
Hold on the port the starboard both cable(s)- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard
~ round the bow~ up and down- How is the cable growing
The cable is slack tight coming tight- Is are the anchor(s) holding
Yes the anchor(s) is are holding No the anchor(s) is are not holding
- Is she brought upYes she is brought up in position No she is not brought up (yet)
- Switch on the anchor light(s)- Hoist the anchor ball- Check the anchor position by bearings by
The anchor position is bearing degrees
distance kilometres nautical miles to Check the anchor position every minutes
Leaving the anchorage- How much cable is out
shackle(s) is are out- Stand by for heaving up- Put the windlass in gear
The windlass is in gear- How is the cable leading
The cable is leading~ ahead astern~ to port to starboard~ round the bow~ up and down
- Heave up port starboard both cable(s)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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- How much weight is on the cableMuch too much weight is on the cable
No weight is on the cable- Stop heaving- How many shackles are left (to come in)
shackles are left (to come in)- Attention Turn in cable(s)- The anchor(s) is are aweigh
The cables are clear
- The anchor(s) is are clear of the water home foul securedAnchoring
- You must anchor~ at UTC~ until the pilot arrives~ in a different position~ clear of fairway
- Do not anchor in position - Anchoring is prohibited- You must heave up anchor- You are at anchor in a wrong position- Have your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks- You have permission to anchor (at UTC)
~ in position
~ until the pilot arrives~ until the tugs arrive~ until sufficient water
- You are obstructing the fairway other traffic- Are you dragging dredging anchor
Yes I am dragging dredging anchor No I am not dragging dredging anchor
- Do not dredge anchor
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Tug assistance- We will take tug(s)
- The tug(s) will pull push- We use the towing line(s) of your vessel
We use the towing line(s) of the tug(s)- Stand by for making fast the tug(s)- Use the centre lead panama lead
Use the fairlead~ on port side starboard side
~ amidships~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port starboard quarter
- Send heaving line(s) to the tug(s)- Send two towing line(s) to the tug(s)- Lower towing line(s)
~ to the tug(s)~ metre(s) from the water
- Slack away towing line(s)- Make fast the tug(s)
Make fast the tug(s)~ forward aft~ on port bow starboard bow~ on port quarter starboard quarter
- Make fast the forward aft tug(s) alongside on port side starboard side
- Make fast tug(s) on each bow quarter- Put the eyes of the towing line(s) on bitts- The tug(s) is are fast (on )- Keep clear of towing line(s)- Stand by for letting go the tug(s)- Let go the tug(s)- Towing line(s) isare broken
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)
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Tug request- Must I take tug(s)
Yes you must take tug(s) No you need not take tug(s)- How many tugs must I take
You must take tug(s) according to Port RegulationsYou must take tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- I require tug(s)- In what position will the tug(s) meet me
The tug(s) will meet you in position at UTCWait for the tug(s) in position
- Must I use the towing lines of my vesselYes you must use the towing lines
No you must use the towing lines of the tug
Tug services
Also see AII36 Tug assistance- How many tugs do you requireI require tug(s)
- You must take~ tug(s) according to port regulations~ tug(s) fore and tug(s) aft
- Wait for the tug(s) in position
- The tugs will meet you in position at UTC- Tug services have been suspended until (date and time) resumed on(date and time)