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Ligne de distance électronique

A digital tool on radar/ECDIS allowing navigators to set and measure a precise distance from own ship to a selected point or target.

Quick answer: A digital tool on radar/ECDIS allowing navigators to set and measure a precise distance from own ship to a selected point or target.

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Quick answer

A digital tool on radar/ECDIS allowing navigators to set and measure a precise distance from own ship to a selected point or target.

Why it matters

Ligne de distance électronique 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

What is Ligne de distance électronique?

In this glossary, Ligne de distance électronique refers to: A digital tool on radar/ECDIS allowing navigators to set and measure a precise distance from own ship to a selected point or target.

How is Ligne de distance électronique used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Opérateur radar à la passerelle : la ligne de distance électronique indique trois encablures jusqu’à la bouée, réduction de la vitesse à l’approche minimale."

Why does Ligne de distance électronique matter in maritime?

Ligne de distance électronique 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 Ligne de distance électronique?

Ligne de distance électronique is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Ligne de distance électronique belong to?

In this glossary, Ligne de distance électronique 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

A digital tool on radar/ECDIS allowing navigators to set and measure a precise distance from own ship to a selected point or target.

Operational example

Radar operator to bridge: Electronic range line indicates three cables to buoy, reducing speed to minimum approach.

Localized term

Ligne de distance électronique

Localized example

Opérateur radar à la passerelle : la ligne de distance électronique indique trois encablures jusqu’à la bouée, réduction de la vitesse à l’approche minimale.

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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