Nav
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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Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.
En avant très lente 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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In this glossary, En avant très lente refers to: Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passerelle à la salle des machines : 'En avant très lente.' Maintenez cette vitesse jusqu’à la sortie du quai et soyez prêt à augmenter."
En avant très lente 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.
En avant très lente is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, En avant très lente is grouped under Nav. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at the lowest possible speed ahead, used for delicate manoeuvring or congested areas.
Bridge to engine room: 'Dead slow ahead.' Maintain dead slow until clear of berth and ready to increase speed.
En avant très lente
Passerelle à la salle des machines : 'En avant très lente.' Maintenez cette vitesse jusqu’à la sortie du quai et soyez prêt à augmenter.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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