Emergency Communication

Générateur de secours

A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.

Quick answer: A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.

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Quick answer

A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.

Why it matters

Générateur de secours matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency Communication 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 Générateur de secours?

In this glossary, Générateur de secours refers to: A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.

How is Générateur de secours used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Chef mécanicien, testez le générateur de secours et confirmez que la fonction de démarrage automatique fonctionne en cas de panne de courant principale."

Why does Générateur de secours matter in maritime?

Générateur de secours matters because it supports clear communication in Emergency Communication 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 Générateur de secours?

Générateur de secours is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Générateur de secours belong to?

In this glossary, Générateur de secours is grouped under Emergency Communication. 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 dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.

Operational example

Chief engineer, test emergency generator and confirm automatic start function operates during main power failure.

Localized term

Générateur de secours

Localized example

Chef mécanicien, testez le générateur de secours et confirmez que la fonction de démarrage automatique fonctionne en cas de panne de courant principale.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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