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Avante muy despacio

Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.

Quick answer: Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.

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Quick answer

Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.

Why it matters

Avante muy despacio matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Avante muy despacio?

In this glossary, Avante muy despacio refers to: Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.

How is Avante muy despacio used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Puente a sala de máquinas: 'Avante muy despacio.' Mantenga la velocidad mínima hasta salir del muelle y estar listo para aumentar."

Why does Avante muy despacio matter in maritime?

Avante muy despacio matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Avante muy despacio?

Avante muy despacio is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Avante muy despacio belong to?

In this glossary, Avante muy despacio is grouped under Nav. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.

Operational example

Bridge to engine room: 'Dead slow ahead.' Maintain dead slow until clear of berth and ready to increase speed.

Localized term

Avante muy despacio

Localized example

Puente a sala de máquinas: 'Avante muy despacio.' Mantenga la velocidad mínima hasta salir del muelle y estar listo para aumentar.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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