External Communication

Position franchie

Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

Quick answer: Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

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Quick answer

Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

Why it matters

Position franchie matters because it supports clear communication in External 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 Position franchie?

In this glossary, Position franchie refers to: Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

How is Position franchie used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS Douvres, ici ferry Ocean Queen : position franchie bouée South Goodwin à 08h35 UTC, cap au nord."

Why does Position franchie matter in maritime?

Position franchie matters because it supports clear communication in External 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 Position franchie?

Position franchie is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Position franchie belong to?

In this glossary, Position franchie is grouped under External 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

Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

Operational example

VTS Dover, this is ferry Ocean Queen: position passed South Goodwin buoy at zero eight three five UTC, proceeding northbound.

Localized term

Position franchie

Localized example

VTS Douvres, ici ferry Ocean Queen : position franchie bouée South Goodwin à 08h35 UTC, cap au nord.

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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