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The additional draught margin applied to account for the increased draught of a vessel due to the squat effect in shallow water.
Quick answer: The additional draught margin applied to account for the increased draught of a vessel due to the squat effect in shallow water.
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The additional draught margin applied to account for the increased draught of a vessel due to the squat effect in shallow water.
Marge d'effet squat matters because it supports clear communication in Nav 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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In this glossary, Marge d'effet squat refers to: The additional draught margin applied to account for the increased draught of a vessel due to the squat effect in shallow water.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passerelle à la salle des machines : préparez-vous à la section peu profonde à venir, une marge d’effet squat est requise pour un passage sûr dans les conditions de marée actuelles."
Marge d'effet squat matters because it supports clear communication in Nav 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.
Marge d'effet squat is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Marge d'effet squat is grouped under Nav. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
The additional draught margin applied to account for the increased draught of a vessel due to the squat effect in shallow water.
Bridge to engine room: Prepare for shallow section ahead, squat effect allowance is required for safe passage in current tidal conditions.
Marge d'effet squat
Passerelle à la salle des machines : préparez-vous à la section peu profonde à venir, une marge d’effet squat est requise pour un passage sûr dans les conditions de marée actuelles.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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