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Arrêtez les machines principales

Engine telegraph order to cease all propulsion; used when vessel is to remain stationary or fully secured at berth.

Quick answer: Engine telegraph order to cease all propulsion; used when vessel is to remain stationary or fully secured at berth.

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Quick answer

Engine telegraph order to cease all propulsion; used when vessel is to remain stationary or fully secured at berth.

Why it matters

Arrêtez les machines principales 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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Questions and answers

What is Arrêtez les machines principales?

In this glossary, Arrêtez les machines principales refers to: Engine telegraph order to cease all propulsion; used when vessel is to remain stationary or fully secured at berth.

How is Arrêtez les machines principales used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Passerelle à la salle des machines : 'Arrêtez les machines principales.' Vérifiez que le télégraphe est sur arrêt avant que tous les amarres soient sécurisées."

Why does Arrêtez les machines principales matter in maritime?

Arrêtez les machines principales 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.

Who uses Arrêtez les machines principales?

Arrêtez les machines principales is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Arrêtez les machines principales belong to?

In this glossary, Arrêtez les machines principales is grouped under Nav. 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

Engine telegraph order to cease all propulsion; used when vessel is to remain stationary or fully secured at berth.

Operational example

Bridge to engine room: 'Stop main engines.' Confirm engine telegraph is at stop position before all lines are secured.

Localized term

Arrêtez les machines principales

Localized example

Passerelle à la salle des machines : 'Arrêtez les machines principales.' Vérifiez que le télégraphe est sur arrêt avant que tous les amarres soient sécurisées.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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