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Garde libre sous le pont

The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.

Quick answer: The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.

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Quick answer

The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.

Why it matters

Garde libre sous le pont 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

Questions and answers

What is Garde libre sous le pont?

In this glossary, Garde libre sous le pont refers to: The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.

How is Garde libre sous le pont used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Confirmez la garde libre sous le pont avec les informations de marée les plus récentes et assurez-vous que le tirant d’air du navire permet le passage en toute sécurité sous le pont."

Why does Garde libre sous le pont matter in maritime?

Garde libre sous le pont 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 Garde libre sous le pont?

Garde libre sous le pont is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Garde libre sous le pont belong to?

In this glossary, Garde libre sous le pont 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

The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.

Operational example

Confirm under-bridge clearance with latest tide information and ensure vessel’s air draft allows for safe passage under bridge span.

Localized term

Garde libre sous le pont

Localized example

Confirmez la garde libre sous le pont avec les informations de marée les plus récentes et assurez-vous que le tirant d’air du navire permet le passage en toute sécurité sous le pont.

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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