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1
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to evacuate crew and other passengers from a vessel following distress

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abandon vessel

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2
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ladder attached to platform at vessel’s side with flat step and handrails enabling persons to embark/disembark from water or shore

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accommodation ladder

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3
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the height from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel

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air draft

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4
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place on deck, in mess rooms, etc. assigned to crew and passengers where they have to meet according to the muster list when corresponding alarm is released or announcement is made

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assembly station

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5
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shift of wind direction in an anticlockwise manner

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backing

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6
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to run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water

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beach

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7
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  • a sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel, rock, platform, etc.;
  • the place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside pier
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berth

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8
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a whistle signal made by the vessel

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blast

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9
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an area which cannot be scanned by the ship’s radar because it is shielded by parts of superstructure, mast, etc.

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blind sector

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10
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all equipment, such as pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, hoist, etc. necessary for a safe transfer of a pilot

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boarding arrangements

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11
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the speed of a vessel adjusted to that of a pilot boat at which the pilot can safely embark/disembark

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boarding speed

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12
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a mini-caterpillar with push-blade used for the careful distribution of loose goods in cargo holds of bulk carriers

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bob-cat

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13
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concise explanatory information to crew and/or passengers

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briefing

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14
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  • chain connecting a vessel to anchor(s); wire or rope primarily used for mooring a ship;
  • (measurement) one hundred fathoms or one-tenth of a nautical mile
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cable

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15
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to turn over

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capsize

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16
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a seamark i.e. a buoy indicating the north east, south, or west

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cardinal buoy

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17
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the four main points of the compass, i.e. N, E, S, W

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cardinal points

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18
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case of death in an accident or shipping disaster

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casualty

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19
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to make sure that a certain thing is in a proper condition or that everything us correct and safe

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check

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20
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a method of towing vessel through polar ice by means of ice breaking tugs with special stern notch suited to receive and hold the bow of the vessel to be towed

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close-coupled towing

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21
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to decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing one’s own speed

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close up

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22
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uncontrolled movement at sea under the influence of current, tide or wind

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adrift

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23
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indicates whether different goods can be safely stowed together in one cargo space or in an adjacent hold

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compatibility

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24
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a vessel severely restricted by her draft in her ability to by her draft deviate from the course followed in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water

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vessel constrained

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25
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a group of vessel which sail together

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convoy

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26
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the intended direction of movement of a vessel through the water

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course

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27
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that course which a vessel makes good over ground, after allowing for the effect of currents, tidal streams, and leeway cause by wind and sea

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course made good

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28
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a system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing them with the cargo of crude oil during discharge

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COW (crude oil washing)

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29
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limit as defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target/s will close to within these limits

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CPA/ TCPA

closest point of approach/ time to closest point of approach

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30
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an emergency reversal operation of the main engine/s to avoid collision

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crash-stop

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31
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a group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vessel

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damage control team

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32
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the most probable position of a search target at a given time

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datum

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33
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vessel still afloat abandoned at sea

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derelict

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34
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port for which a vessel is bound

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destination

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35
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a vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner to be incapable of proceeding the voyage

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disabled

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36
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to go from a vessel

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disembark

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37
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a radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to an MRCC giving position, identification, course and speed of the vessel as well as the nature of distress

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distress alert (GMDSS)

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38
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the verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shore and/or ship to ship/ aircraft about a distress/urgency situation as defined in the relevant ITU radio regulations

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distress/ urgency traffic

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39
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depth in water at which the vessel floats

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draft

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40
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moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is no longer preventing the movement of the vessel

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dragging

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41
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moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of the vessel

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dredging

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42
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being driven along by the wind, tide or current

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drifting

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43
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to increase the distance from the vessel ahead by reducing one’s own speed

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drop back

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44
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DSC

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digital selective calling

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45
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to go aboard a vessel

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embark

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46
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EPIRB

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emergency position indicating radio beacon

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47
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a clearly marked way in the vessel which has to be followed in case of an emergency

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escape route

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48
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attending a vessel to be available in case of need

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escort

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49
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ETA

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estimated time of arrival

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50
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ETD

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estimated time of departure

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51
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a measure of 6 feet

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fathom

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52
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a member of the watch going around the vessel at a certain intervals so that an outbreak of fire may be promptly detected; mandatory in a vessel carrying more than 36 passengers

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fire patrol

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53
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major uncontrolled flow of seawater into the vessel

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flooding

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54
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fixed foam/ powder/ water cannon shooting fire-extinguishing agents on tank deck, manifold, etc

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fire monitor

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55
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anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction

A

foul

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56
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highest possible speed of vessel

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full speed

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57
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often harmful gas produced by fire, chemicals, fuel, etc

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fumes

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58
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a sound signal of seven short blasts and one prolonged blast given with the vessel’s sound system

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general emergency alarm

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59
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to keep out of the way of another vessel

A

give way

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60
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GMDSS

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global maritime distress and safety system

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61
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GPS

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global positioning system

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62
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the four main points lying between the cardinal points; NE, SE, SW, NW

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half cardinal points

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63
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a vessel restricted by her ability to maneuver by nature of her work

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hampered vessel

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64
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ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons from falling into a hold

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hatchrails

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65
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the horizontal direction of the vessel’s bows at a given moment measured in degrees clockwise from north

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heading

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66
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a cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation

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hoist

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67
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coating of ice of an object, e.g. the mast or superstructure of a vessel

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icing

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68
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group of dangerous of hazardous goods, harmful substances or marine pollutants in sea transport as classified in the international maritime dangerous goods code (IMDG Code)

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IMO class

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69
Q

to reduce the oxygen in a tank by inert gas to avoid an explosive atmosphere

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inert

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70
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course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered at the beginning of a search

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initial course

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71
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not functioning

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inoperative

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72
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to throw goods overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve its stability in case of of an emergency

A

jettison

73
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to lower, e.g. lifeboats, to the water

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launch

74
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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 hull

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leaking

75
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on or towards the sheltered side of a ship

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leeward

76
Q

place assigned to the crew and passenger to muster before ordered into the lifeboats

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lifeboat station

77
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inclination of the vessel to port or stbd side

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list

78
Q

in navigational warning: position of object confirmed

A

located

79
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vessel’s sideways drift leeward of the desired course

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leeway

80
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to have seawater flowing into the vessel due to the hull damage, or hatchers awash and not properly closed

A

make water

81
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MMSI

A

maritime mobile service identity number

82
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to secure a vessel in a particular place by means of wires o ropes made fast top the shore, to anchors, or to anchored mooring buoys, or to ride with both anchors down

A

moor

83
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MRCC

A

maritime rescue co-ordination center

84
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land-based authority responsible for promoting efficient organization of maritime search and rescue and for coordinating the conduct of search and rescue operations within a search and rescue region

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MRCC

85
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to assemble crew, passengers or both in a special place for purposes of checking

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muster

86
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list of crew, passengers and others on board and their functions in a distress drill

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muster list

87
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NUC

A

not under command

88
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a vessel which through exceptional circumstances is unable to maneuver as required by the COLREGS

A

NUC

89
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an object such as a wreck, net, etc. which blocks a fairway, route, etc.

A

obstruction

90
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when the transmissions of a radio station, etc., have been broken down, been switched off or suspended

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off air

91
Q

not in charted position

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off station

92
Q

oil skimming from the surface of the water

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oil clearance

93
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ready for immediate use

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operational

94
Q

naval firing practice

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ordnance exercise

95
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OSC

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on-scene coordinator

96
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a person designed to co-ordinate search and rescue operations within a special area

A

OSC

97
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escape of oil or liquid from a tank because of a twofold condition as a result of overflowing thermal expansion, change in vessel trim or vessel movement

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overflow

98
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a vessel emitting harmful substances into the air or spilling oil into the sea

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polluter

99
Q

ropes or wires attached to derricks to prevent them from swinging during cargo handling operations

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preventers

100
Q

to sail or head for a certain position or to continue with the voyage

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proceed

101
Q

loudspeakers in the vessel’s cabins, mess rooms, etc, and on deck through which important information can be broadcast from a central point, mostly from the navigational bridge

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PA (public address) system

102
Q

pick up shipwrecked persons

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recover

103
Q

to pull a vessel off after grounding, to set afloat again

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refloat

104
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an appointment between vessels normally made on radio to meet in a certain area or position

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rendezvous

105
Q

in navigational warnings: position of object unconfirmed

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reported

106
Q

a deck, space, etc, in vessels, where, for safety reasons, entry is only permitted for authorized crew members

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restricted area

107
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to restart a voyage, service or search

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resume

108
Q

sound, visual or other signal to a team ordering it to return to its base

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retreat signal

109
Q

the movement of an oil rig, drilling platform, etc., from one position to another

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rig move

110
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the act of checking how many passengers and crew members are present, e.g. at assembly stations by reading aloud a list of their names

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roll call

111
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that speed of a vessel allowing time for effective action to be taken under prevailing circumstances and conditions to avoid a collision and to be stopped within a n appropriate distance

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safe speed

112
Q

maximum working load of lifting equipment that should not be exceeded

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SWL (safe working load)

113
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SAR

A

search and rescue

114
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SART

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search and rescue transponder

115
Q

the area or location where the event or accident has happened

A

scene

116
Q

a pattern according to which the vessels and/or aircraft may be conduct a coordinated search

A

search pattern

117
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the speed of searching vessels directed by the OSC

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search speed

118
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a navigational aid placed to act as a beacon or warning

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seamark

119
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separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed together

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segregation

120
Q

length of chain cable measuring 15 fathom

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shackle

121
Q

u-shaped link closed with a pin used for connecting purposes

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shackle

122
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transverse movement of cargo especially bulk cargo, caused by rolling or a heavy list

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shifting cargo

123
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ropes, nets, and any other means for handling general cargoes

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slings

124
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the speed at which a storm center moves

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speed of advance

125
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the accidental escape of oil, or any substance, from a vessel, container, into the sea

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spill

126
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anti-pollution equipment for a combating accidental spills of oils or chemicals

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spill control gear

127
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step of a pilot ladder which prevents the ladder from twisting

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elongated spreader

128
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to be ready or to be prepared to execute an order, to be readily available

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stand by

129
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to keep a boat away from the vessel

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stand clear

130
Q

orders of the master to the officer of the watch which he/she must comply with

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standing orders

131
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to maintain course and speed

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stand on

132
Q

the allotted place or the duties of each person on board

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station

133
Q

pumping a tank’s residues

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stripping

134
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a person who continues to live in spite of being in an extremely dangerous situation

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survivor

135
Q

to lift off from a vessel’s deck

A

take off`

136
Q

the echo generated, e.g. by a vessel, on a radar screen

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target

137
Q

a winch which applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tight

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tension winch

138
Q

standard container dimension

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TEU

139
Q

the path followed or to be followed, between one position and another

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track

140
Q

the passage of a vessel through a canal, fairway, etc

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transit

141
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speed of a vessel required for a passage through a canal, fairway, etc.

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transit speed

142
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describes a vessel which is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground

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underway

143
Q

a method of cargo handling by combining two derricks, one of which is fixed over the hatch, the other over the ship’s side

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union purchase

144
Q

when the light of a buoy or a lighthouse are inoperative

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unlit

145
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UTC

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universal time coordinated

146
Q

a wind that is constantly changing speed and direction

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variable

147
Q

clockwise change in the direction of the wind

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veering

148
Q

to let out a greater length of cable

A

veer out

149
Q

to reverse the action of windlass to lower the anchor until it is clear of the hawse pipe and ready for dropping

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walk out

150
Q

to reverse the action of windlass to ease the cable

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walk back

151
Q

a position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course according to her voyage plan

A

waypoint

152
Q

the general direction from which the wind blows

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windward

153
Q

a vessel which has been destroyed, sunk or abandoned at sea

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wreck

154
Q

navigable part of the a waterway

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fairway

155
Q

mandatory speed in fairway

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fairway speed

156
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ITZ

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inshore traffic zone

157
Q

a routing measure comprising a designated area between the landward boundary of a TSS and the adjacent coast

A

ITZ

158
Q

a vessel’s reduce speed in circumstances where it may be required to use the engines at a short notice

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maneuvering speed

159
Q

a mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry, transit or escort procedure

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receiving point

160
Q

a line displayed on the radar screens in VTS centers and/or electronic sea-charts separating the fairway for inbound and outbound vessels so that they can safely pass each other

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reference line

161
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a mark or position at which a vessel is required to report in the local VTS station establish its position

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reporting point

162
Q

a zone or line separating the traffic lanes in which vessels are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions; of separating a traffic lane from the adjacent sea area; or separating traffic lanes designated for particular classes of vessels proceeding in the same direction

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separation zone/ line

163
Q

VTS authorization for a vessel to proceed under conditions specified

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traffic clearance

164
Q

an area within defined limits in which one-way traffic is established

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traffic lane

165
Q

a routing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by the establishment of traffic lanes

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TSS (traffic separation scheme)

166
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services designed to improve the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic and to protect the environment

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VTS (vessetl traffic services)

167
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area controlled by VTS center or VTS station

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VTS area

168
Q

the rising and falling of the ship’s bow and stern with oncoming wave

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pitching

169
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the rising and falling of the ship’s port and stbd sides with waves coming from abeam

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rolling

170
Q

the bodily rising and falling of the ship into the trough of a wave

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heaving

171
Q

the movement of the ship wherein she is pushed forward by the waves and seems to move backward as she falls back into the troughs

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surging

172
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the bodily movement of the whole ship to port and then to stbd

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swaying

173
Q

the movement of the ship when the bow is pushed first to port and then to stbd

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yawing

174
Q

middle watch

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0000 - 0400

175
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morning watch

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0400 - 0800

176
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forenoon watch

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0800 - 1200

177
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afternoon watch

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1200 - 1600

178
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dog watch

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1600 - 2000

179
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first watch

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2000 - 2400

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