Emergency Communication

Appareil à gouverner de secours

Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.

Quick answer: Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.

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Quick answer

Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.

Why it matters

Appareil à gouverner 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 Appareil à gouverner de secours?

In this glossary, Appareil à gouverner de secours refers to: Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.

How is Appareil à gouverner de secours used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Chef mécanicien, testez l’appareil à gouverner de secours avant le départ et assurez-vous que le contrôle peut être transféré de la passerelle si nécessaire."

Why does Appareil à gouverner de secours matter in maritime?

Appareil à gouverner 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 Appareil à gouverner de secours?

Appareil à gouverner de secours is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Appareil à gouverner de secours belong to?

In this glossary, Appareil à gouverner 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

Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.

Operational example

Chief engineer, test emergency steering gear before departure and ensure control can be transferred from bridge if required.

Localized term

Appareil à gouverner de secours

Localized example

Chef mécanicien, testez l’appareil à gouverner de secours avant le départ et assurez-vous que le contrôle peut être transféré de la passerelle si nécessaire.

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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