Emergency Communication

Poste de barre d’urgence

A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.

Quick answer: A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.

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Quick answer

A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.

Why it matters

Poste de barre d’urgence 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 Poste de barre d’urgence?

In this glossary, Poste de barre d’urgence refers to: A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.

How is Poste de barre d’urgence used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Chef mécanicien, testez le poste de barre d’urgence pendant les exercices et confirmez la communication entre la passerelle et la salle de gouvernail."

Why does Poste de barre d’urgence matter in maritime?

Poste de barre d’urgence 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 Poste de barre d’urgence?

Poste de barre d’urgence is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Poste de barre d’urgence belong to?

In this glossary, Poste de barre d’urgence 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 designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.

Operational example

Chief engineer, test the emergency steering position during drills and confirm communication between bridge and steering gear room.

Localized term

Poste de barre d’urgence

Localized example

Chef mécanicien, testez le poste de barre d’urgence pendant les exercices et confirmez la communication entre la passerelle et la salle de gouvernail.

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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