Cargo

Bac de Rétention

A shallow container placed beneath piping joints or hoses to catch leaks or drips during cargo transfer operations and prevent spillage on deck.

Quick answer: A shallow container placed beneath piping joints or hoses to catch leaks or drips during cargo transfer operations and prevent spillage on deck.

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Quick answer

A shallow container placed beneath piping joints or hoses to catch leaks or drips during cargo transfer operations and prevent spillage on deck.

Why it matters

Bac de Rétention matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo 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 Bac de Rétention?

In this glossary, Bac de Rétention refers to: A shallow container placed beneath piping joints or hoses to catch leaks or drips during cargo transfer operations and prevent spillage on deck.

How is Bac de Rétention used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Officier en chef à l’équipage : Assurez-vous que les bacs de rétention sont bien placés sous tous les collecteurs et flexibles de cargaison lors des opérations de transfert."

Why does Bac de Rétention matter in maritime?

Bac de Rétention matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo 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 Bac de Rétention?

Bac de Rétention is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Bac de Rétention belong to?

In this glossary, Bac de Rétention is grouped under Cargo. 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

A shallow container placed beneath piping joints or hoses to catch leaks or drips during cargo transfer operations and prevent spillage on deck.

Operational example

Chief officer to crew: Ensure drip trays are correctly positioned under all cargo manifolds and hoses during cargo transfer.

Localized term

Bac de Rétention

Localized example

Officier en chef à l’équipage : Assurez-vous que les bacs de rétention sont bien placés sous tous les collecteurs et flexibles de cargaison lors des opérations de transfert.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Cargo

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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