Meteorology

Avis de Bancs de Brouillard

Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

Quick answer: Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

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Quick answer

Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

Why it matters

Avis de Bancs de Brouillard matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Avis de Bancs de Brouillard?

In this glossary, Avis de Bancs de Brouillard refers to: Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

How is Avis de Bancs de Brouillard used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS Helsinki au pétrolier Aurora : avis de bancs de brouillard sur le chenal ouest, réduisez à six nœuds et signalez la visibilité chaque mille, terminé."

Why does Avis de Bancs de Brouillard matter in maritime?

Avis de Bancs de Brouillard matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology 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 Avis de Bancs de Brouillard?

Avis de Bancs de Brouillard is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Avis de Bancs de Brouillard belong to?

In this glossary, Avis de Bancs de Brouillard is grouped under Meteorology. 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

Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

Operational example

VTS Helsinki to tanker Aurora: fog patch advisory for west fairway, reduce speed to six knots and report visibility each mile, over.

Localized term

Avis de Bancs de Brouillard

Localized example

VTS Helsinki au pétrolier Aurora : avis de bancs de brouillard sur le chenal ouest, réduisez à six nœuds et signalez la visibilité chaque mille, terminé.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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