Engineering

Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence

A manually operated control that immediately halts machinery or electrical equipment in emergencies to prevent damage, fire, or injury.

Quick answer: A manually operated control that immediately halts machinery or electrical equipment in emergencies to prevent damage, fire, or injury.

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Quick answer

A manually operated control that immediately halts machinery or electrical equipment in emergencies to prevent damage, fire, or injury.

Why it matters

Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence matters because it supports clear communication in Engineering 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 Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence?

In this glossary, Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence refers to: A manually operated control that immediately halts machinery or electrical equipment in emergencies to prevent damage, fire, or injury.

How is Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "En cas d’incendie ou de fuite majeure, actionnez l’interrupteur d’arrêt d’urgence de toutes les machines concernées et informez immédiatement la passerelle."

Why does Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence matter in maritime?

Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence matters because it supports clear communication in Engineering 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 Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence?

Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence belong to?

In this glossary, Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence is grouped under Engineering. 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 manually operated control that immediately halts machinery or electrical equipment in emergencies to prevent damage, fire, or injury.

Operational example

In the event of fire or major leak, activate the emergency shutdown switch for all affected machinery and inform the bridge without delay.

Localized term

Interrupteur d’Arrêt d’Urgence

Localized example

En cas d’incendie ou de fuite majeure, actionnez l’interrupteur d’arrêt d’urgence de toutes les machines concernées et informez immédiatement la passerelle.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Engineering

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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