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Alarme de Trop-plein

An automatic safety device that activates an audible and visual alert when liquid in a tank approaches a critical high level to prevent overflow during cargo operations.

Quick answer: An automatic safety device that activates an audible and visual alert when liquid in a tank approaches a critical high level to prevent overflow during cargo operations.

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Quick answer

An automatic safety device that activates an audible and visual alert when liquid in a tank approaches a critical high level to prevent overflow during cargo operations.

Why it matters

Alarme de Trop-plein matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Alarme de Trop-plein?

In this glossary, Alarme de Trop-plein refers to: An automatic safety device that activates an audible and visual alert when liquid in a tank approaches a critical high level to prevent overflow during cargo operations.

How is Alarme de Trop-plein used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Terminal au navire : L’alarme de trop-plein du réservoir 3 s’est déclenchée, arrêtez immédiatement le chargement et enquêtez sur la cause."

Why does Alarme de Trop-plein matter in maritime?

Alarme de Trop-plein matters because it supports clear communication in Cargo 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 Alarme de Trop-plein?

Alarme de Trop-plein is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Alarme de Trop-plein belong to?

In this glossary, Alarme de Trop-plein is grouped under Cargo. 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

An automatic safety device that activates an audible and visual alert when liquid in a tank approaches a critical high level to prevent overflow during cargo operations.

Operational example

Terminal to vessel: Overfill alarm in cargo tank 3 has activated, suspend loading immediately and investigate the cause.

Localized term

Alarme de Trop-plein

Localized example

Terminal au navire : L’alarme de trop-plein du réservoir 3 s’est déclenchée, arrêtez immédiatement le chargement et enquêtez sur la cause.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Cargo

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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