オイルフェンス
A floating barrier deployed to contain and control oil or chemical spills on the surface of the water.
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ブリッジ制御の移管
The formal procedure to transfer vessel control (steering and propulsion) between the bridge and alternative control stations.
View termブリッジ火災パネル
A control panel located on the bridge showing status, zones, and alarms for the ship’s fire detection and suppression systems.
View termブリッジ緊急ロッカー
A secured storage location on the bridge containing emergency gear such as fire axes, breathing apparatus, and communication equipment for use during crises.
View term乗組員用救命艇
A life-saving craft, such as a lifeboat or liferaft, carried on board and designated for the emergency evacuation and survival of the crew.
View term乗組員集合
The assembly of all crew at designated muster stations for roll-call, instruction, or emergency drill, as per muster list.
View term予備操舵装置
An alternative manual or powered system used to control the ship’s rudder if primary steering gear fails.
View term化学防護服
A specialized suit worn by crew for personal protection against hazardous chemicals, especially during spill or leak emergencies.
View term損傷制御
The procedures and measures to limit, manage, or repair damage on board, especially after collision, flooding, fire, or structural failure, as specified by SOLAS and IMO conventions.
View term損傷対策ロッカー
A secured storage area on board for tools, plugs, and equipment needed for rapid response to hull damage, flooding, or emergencies.
View term損傷対策班
A designated team trained and tasked to control flooding, fire, or structural damage during emergencies on board.
View term損傷評価
A structured evaluation of damage sustained by a vessel after an incident, including extent, location, and impact on seaworthiness, conducted per SOLAS and SMCP procedures.
View term浸水制御
Procedures and systems used to limit, contain, and remove water ingress after hull damage or compartment flooding.
View term浸水制御
Actions and onboard systems used to limit, isolate, or remove flooding in compartments, such as watertight doors, pumps, and valves, according to SOLAS requirements.
View term浸水区画
A watertight section of a vessel that has unintentionally filled with seawater due to hull breach or system failure.
View term浸水訓練
A mandatory exercise in which crew practice responding to flooding, including detection, boundary establishment, and use of bilge and portable pumps.
View term浸水警報
An audible and/or visual alarm triggered automatically or manually when water ingress is detected in compartments below deck.
View term消火ブランケット
A fire-resistant sheet used to smother small fires or protect personnel during escape, required in galley and accommodation spaces by SOLAS and IMO Fire Safety Codes.
View term消火ポンプ
A fixed or portable pump designed to supply water to firefighting systems throughout the vessel, essential for controlling and extinguishing fires.
View term消火ロッカー
A designated compartment or cabinet onboard containing firefighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and personal protective gear.
View term消火主管
A fixed piping system on a ship delivering water under pressure for firefighting throughout the vessel.
View term消火主管
The principal pipeline on board supplying seawater under pressure to hydrants and hoses for firefighting, as specified by SOLAS Chapter II-2.
View term消火制御ステーション
A designated area on board equipped with firefighting equipment and control panels for managing emergency fire situations.
View term消火毛布
A sheet made of fire-resistant material used to smother small fires by cutting off the oxygen supply, often located in galleys and machinery spaces.
View term消火班
A designated team trained and assigned to respond to onboard fires and operate firefighting equipment as per muster list.
View term消火班
A team of designated crew members trained and equipped to respond immediately to fire alarms, undertake firefighting, and perform search and rescue on board.
View term消火班
A designated team of trained crew members equipped to respond immediately to fire alarms, conduct firefighting, and perform rescue operations on board.
View term消火管理図
A mandatory shipboard document showing fire safety systems, detection, protection, and escape routes as required by SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15.
View term消火訓練
A mandatory exercise where crew practice procedures for responding to fire emergencies, including alarms, mustering, and equipment use.
View term消火配備図
A detailed, IMO-mandated shipboard diagram showing locations and procedures for firefighting equipment, escape routes, and alarm points.
View term消防ポンプ
A dedicated pump used to supply seawater to fire hydrants and hoses on board for firefighting operations.
View term火災警報
An audible and/or visual signal, automatically or manually triggered, alerting crew to the presence of fire and the need for emergency action.
View term火災警報
An audible and/or visual signal system activated manually or automatically to warn crew of fire and trigger the ship’s emergency response procedures.
View term爆発の危険
The immediate or potential danger of explosion caused by flammable vapours, gases, or dust in confined spaces or cargo areas, requiring hazard controls per SOLAS and ISGOTT.
View term爆発リスク
The probability of explosion due to flammable vapours, gases, or materials present in a compartment or operational area.
View term緊急けん引
The act of towing a vessel in distress or unable to maneuver using an emergency tow line or arrangement as per SOLAS requirements.
View term緊急位置ビーコン
A radio beacon, such as an EPIRB, used to transmit the position of a vessel or survivor in distress to search and rescue authorities.
View term緊急停止
An immediate shutdown of machinery or vessel propulsion, triggered by an emergency to prevent further damage or danger.
View term緊急停止
Immediate cessation of shipboard machinery, system, or cargo operation due to a critical safety or environmental risk.
View term緊急制御ステーション
A designated area from which emergency operations such as firefighting, ventilation control, and communication are coordinated and directed.
View term緊急報告
The formal communication and documentation of an emergency situation to the bridge, VTS, or authorities, following standard procedures.
View term緊急対応
Immediate actions taken by trained crew to mitigate emergencies such as fire, flooding, collision, or medical incidents, following established procedures.
View term緊急手順
A set of predefined actions and communications for crew to follow in response to emergencies such as fire, collision, grounding, or medical incidents, per SOLAS and IMO SMCP.
View term緊急時訓練
Structured instruction and practice provided to crew members to ensure preparedness for handling emergencies such as fire, flooding, and evacuation on board.
View term緊急現場
The specific onboard location where an emergency incident—such as fire, flooding, or injury—has occurred and emergency response is coordinated.
View term緊急用洗眼器
A safety device providing immediate water flow for flushing eyes exposed to chemicals, smoke, or contaminants on board.
View term緊急用給水
Stored or alternate source of potable water kept on board for survival use in emergencies or after system failure.
View term緊急用酸素供給
Portable or fixed supply of medical oxygen available for emergency use by crew or passengers in case of fire, smoke or medical event.
View term緊急送信機
A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.
View term緊急降下
A rapid controlled descent initiated due to onboard emergencies such as fire or loss of cabin pressure, as per SOLAS and shipboard emergency protocols.
View term緊急集合
The immediate assembly of all crew and passengers at assigned muster stations in response to an alarm or emergency situation.
View term耐火服
A specialized suit, heat-resistant and insulated, worn by crew to provide protection against fire and high temperatures during firefighting operations.
View term脱出シュート
An emergency evacuation device, usually an inflatable or fabric tube, enabling rapid escape from high decks to safe areas or liferafts.
View term脱出スライド
An inflatable slide fitted to the ship’s side, designed for rapid evacuation of crew and passengers directly into the sea or a survival craft.
View term脱出スライド
An inflatable slide or chute deployed to allow rapid evacuation of personnel from ship to liferaft or pier during emergencies.
View term脱出口ハッチ
A designated exit, usually watertight, providing a safe escape route from enclosed spaces in an emergency.
View term自動解放装置
A device designed to automatically release life-saving appliances, such as liferafts, when submerged or activated by specific emergency conditions.
View term訓練完了
Confirmation that a safety, fire, or emergency response drill has been carried out and all required actions are complete, as required by SOLAS and ISM Code.
View term訓練終了
Formal declaration that a safety or emergency drill has been carried out as scheduled and all required actions are completed.
View term負傷者集合
The assembly and accounting of crew and passengers following an incident to identify and assist injured or missing persons.
View term転落
The accidental or intentional act of a person leaving the vessel and entering the sea, triggering immediate man-overboard procedures.
View term退船
A formal command given by the Master ordering crew and passengers to evacuate the vessel immediately due to grave danger.
View term退船訓練
A mandatory exercise in which crew and passengers practice procedures for safely abandoning the vessel and boarding lifeboats.
View term遭難中継
The retransmission of a received distress call or message by a station not in distress, alerting other ships or coast stations for assistance.
View term遭難信号
A recognized sound, light, radio, or visual signal sent by a vessel or person indicating imminent danger and urgent need for assistance.
View term遭難信号
A signal indicating a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Includes visual, sound, and radio forms recognized by SOLAS and SMCP.
View term遭難優先
The highest level of urgency assigned to radio or communication messages involving imminent danger and the need for immediate assistance.
View term遭難周波数
A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.
View term遭難警報
An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
View term遭難通信
Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.
View term遭難通信
Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
View term避難経路
A pre-designated path marked and maintained on board for safe and efficient evacuation during emergencies.
View term避難警報
A specific alarm signal used to order immediate evacuation of the vessel or designated areas due to critical emergency.
View term閉回路呼吸器
A self-contained device that provides breathable air in hazardous or smoke-filled environments, preventing the inhalation of toxic gases.
View term防火区画
A designated compartment or section of a vessel, defined by structural boundaries, to limit fire spread and facilitate firefighting operations.
View term防火区画
A designated section of a ship separated by fire-resistant boundaries to contain and limit fire spread, as defined by SOLAS and IMO regulations.
View term防火扉
A specially constructed door designed to resist fire and prevent the spread of flames and smoke between compartments or decks.
View term非常口
A clearly marked route or door for rapid escape from a compartment or area during emergencies.
View term非常操舵位置
A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.
View term非常操舵装置
Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.
View term非常照明
Battery-backed or independent lighting automatically activated during main power failure for safe evacuation and emergency operations.
View term非常用ビルジポンプ
A portable or dedicated pump used to remove water from the bilge in case of flooding or main pump failure.
View term非常用発電機
A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.
View term非常用脱出
A designated route or means for crew to safely evacuate from compartments, accommodation, or machinery spaces during emergencies, as required by SOLAS and IMO Fire Safety Codes.
View term非常用航海灯
A portable or fixed battery-powered navigation light used to maintain minimum required navigation signals in the event of main power failure, as per SOLAS regulations.
View term非常用電源
Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.
View term非常警報
The shipwide audible and visual signal indicating a serious emergency; activates muster or evacuation as per muster list.
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