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Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre

The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.

Quick answer: The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.

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Quick answer

The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.

Why it matters

Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre 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 Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre?

In this glossary, Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre refers to: The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.

How is Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passerelle, commencez la commande de marche arrière de l’ancre et déroulez lentement la chaîne pour mouiller précisément à la position désignée."

Why does Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre matter in maritime?

Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre 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 Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre?

Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre belong to?

In this glossary, Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre 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 controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.

Operational example

Bridge, commence anchor walkback control and pay out chain slowly to lay anchor precisely on designated position.

Localized term

Commande de marche arrière de l’ancre

Localized example

Passerelle, commencez la commande de marche arrière de l’ancre et déroulez lentement la chaîne pour mouiller précisément à la position désignée.

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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