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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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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

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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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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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( )

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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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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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983151 2 983151 download

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Glossary

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Contents

o o o 2 o

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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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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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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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

o o o 2 o

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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)