Emergency Communication

Alimentation de secours

Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.

Quick answer: Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.

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Quick answer

Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.

Why it matters

Alimentation 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 Alimentation de secours?

In this glossary, Alimentation de secours refers to: Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.

How is Alimentation de secours used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passerelle, confirmez que l’alimentation de secours alimente le gouvernail, les feux de navigation et les équipements de communication."

Why does Alimentation de secours matter in maritime?

Alimentation 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 Alimentation de secours?

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

What category does Alimentation de secours belong to?

In this glossary, Alimentation 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

Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.

Operational example

Bridge, confirm emergency power is supplying steering gear, navigation lights, and communication equipment.

Localized term

Alimentation de secours

Localized example

Passerelle, confirmez que l’alimentation de secours alimente le gouvernail, les feux de navigation et les équipements de communication.

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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