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Garde d’air

The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel, used to determine safe passage under bridges or overhead obstacles.

Quick answer: The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel, used to determine safe passage under bridges or overhead obstacles.

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Quick answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel, used to determine safe passage under bridges or overhead obstacles.

Why it matters

Garde d’air 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 Garde d’air?

In this glossary, Garde d’air refers to: The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel, used to determine safe passage under bridges or overhead obstacles.

How is Garde d’air used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Confirmez la garde d’air avant d’approcher des câbles aériens ou des ponts ; comparez le tirant d’air maximal du navire aux valeurs publiées."

Why does Garde d’air matter in maritime?

Garde d’air 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 Garde d’air?

Garde d’air is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Garde d’air belong to?

In this glossary, Garde d’air 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

The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest point of the vessel, used to determine safe passage under bridges or overhead obstacles.

Operational example

Confirm air draft clearance before approaching overhead cables or bridges; compare vessel’s maximum air draft to published clearance values.

Localized term

Garde d’air

Localized example

Confirmez la garde d’air avant d’approcher des câbles aériens ou des ponts ; comparez le tirant d’air maximal du navire aux valeurs publiées.

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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