Maneuvering

Feux d'Alignement de Quai

Pair or range of fixed shore lights that provide visual guidance to vessels for centreline alignment during final approach to berth.

Quick answer: Pair or range of fixed shore lights that provide visual guidance to vessels for centreline alignment during final approach to berth.

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Quick answer

Pair or range of fixed shore lights that provide visual guidance to vessels for centreline alignment during final approach to berth.

Why it matters

Feux d'Alignement de Quai matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering 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

What is Feux d'Alignement de Quai?

In this glossary, Feux d'Alignement de Quai refers to: Pair or range of fixed shore lights that provide visual guidance to vessels for centreline alignment during final approach to berth.

How is Feux d'Alignement de Quai used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilote : gardez les feux d'alignement du quai en ligne jusqu'à dix mètres de la défense, puis contrôlez la giration avec le remorqueur arrière."

Why does Feux d'Alignement de Quai matter in maritime?

Feux d'Alignement de Quai matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering 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 Feux d'Alignement de Quai?

Feux d'Alignement de Quai is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Feux d'Alignement de Quai belong to?

In this glossary, Feux d'Alignement de Quai is grouped under Maneuvering. 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

Pair or range of fixed shore lights that provide visual guidance to vessels for centreline alignment during final approach to berth.

Operational example

Pilot: Keep berth alignment lights in one line until ten metres off fender face, then check swing with stern tug.

Localized term

Feux d'Alignement de Quai

Localized example

Pilote : gardez les feux d'alignement du quai en ligne jusqu'à dix mètres de la défense, puis contrôlez la giration avec le remorqueur arrière.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Maneuvering

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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