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ETA修正

Notification that a vessel’s previously declared estimated time of arrival has changed and updated information is provided.

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ETA確認済み

Formal confirmation that a vessel’s estimated time of arrival is correct and accepted by both reporting vessel and authority.

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Mayday Relay

A distress message transmitted by a vessel or station on behalf of another vessel, aircraft, or person in grave and imminent danger when the original station is unable to send it.

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Pan Pan

A radiotelephony urgency signal indicating a situation urgent but not immediately life-threatening; always spoken in English.

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アンカー流れ

Situation where a vessel’s anchor fails to hold and the vessel moves from its intended position, risking collision or grounding.

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エスコート船

A vessel assigned to accompany another ship for navigational assistance, safety, security, or regulatory compliance in ports, coastal, or hazardous waters.

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ガードチャンネル

A designated VHF radio frequency used for emergency, distress, or mandatory communication monitoring.

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クアドラント捜索

A systematic search pattern, typically used in SAR operations, covering four quadrants from a datum point to locate persons or objects.

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クリアランスなし

Notification that the vessel does not have authorization or permission to enter, leave, or transit a specific area, port, or anchorage.

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ジャイロ不安定

A warning that the vessel’s gyrocompass cannot be trusted for accurate heading information.

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スクリューに異物

A condition where the propeller is entangled with ropes, nets, or debris, affecting maneuverability.

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チャンネル16

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling channel (156.8 MHz) monitored at all times by ships and shore stations.

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チャンネル16

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

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チャンネルを変えてください

Instruction to switch VHF radio communications from one designated channel to another for operational or traffic management reasons.

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チャンネル混雑

Notification that the selected VHF working channel is congested with traffic, making immediate communication difficult.

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パイロットに通知

Request for instructions, information, or confirmation from the maritime pilot regarding navigation or maneuvers.

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パイロット乗船

Designated process and location where a maritime pilot embarks or disembarks from a vessel.

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ブリッジ待機中

Notification that the navigating bridge watch is monitoring the working channel and ready to respond immediately.

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ヘリコプター移乗

Operation involving the embarkation or disembarkation of personnel or cargo by helicopter to or from a vessel, requiring special procedures and communications.

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メッセージ取消

Official notification that a previously transmitted message or warning is no longer valid or has been withdrawn.

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メッセージ受信

Formal confirmation of receipt of a transmitted communication, usually by repeating essential content.

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ローカル交通

Vessels operating within a port, harbour, or defined coastal area, often with priority rules or reporting obligations for navigation safety.

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乗船人数

Total count of persons (crew and passengers) on board, often requested for safety or SAR purposes.

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交通状況を通知

Request for current information about vessel traffic, movement, or congestion in a specific area.

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人落水

Emergency indicating that a person has fallen from a vessel into the water and immediate rescue actions are required.

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位置を確認

Instruction or request to verify the vessel's current navigational position using all available means, including GPS, radar, and visual bearings, to ensure safe passage.

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位置を確認してください

Instruction to confirm that a vessel’s reported navigational position has been received and understood.

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位置不確か

Phrase used to indicate that the vessel's current navigational position cannot be reliably confirmed and may be inaccurate, requiring urgent verification.

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位置確認

Request or instruction to verify and report the current location of a vessel, typically in latitude and longitude.

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位置通過

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

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作業完了

Notification that a particular port, cargo, or navigational operation has been fully finished.

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係留作業

All procedures related to securing or unmooring a vessel to or from a berth, buoy, or anchorage.

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係留索取扱い

The operation of preparing, passing, securing, and tending mooring lines to assist in berthing or unberthing a vessel.

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入港中

Statement or report that a vessel is moving towards a port or entering a specific area.

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全ステーション

Universal radio call addressing every vessel or station within radio range, especially for navigational warnings or urgent messages.

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公衆通信

Telecommunications service on board for the exchange of messages between ship and shore for public or commercial use.

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到着予定変わらず

Confirmation that the vessel’s estimated time of arrival remains as previously reported.

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到着予定時刻確認済み

Affirmation that the vessel's estimated time of arrival at a specific point has been checked and is accurate based on current speed and conditions.

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危険区域

A specified maritime zone where navigation is hazardous due to military exercises, wrecks, shallow waters, or other dangers requiring special attention or restricted entry.

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危険区域

A specific zone designated as hazardous to navigation due to wrecks, shoals, operations, or other maritime risks; mariners are instructed to avoid entry.

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危険貨物

Any substance or material that poses a significant risk to health, safety, or property during transport by sea, as defined by IMDG Code.

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妨害検知

Notification that radio communication is being interfered with by intentional or unintentional signal jamming.

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安全放送

Official VHF or NAVTEX message to all ships concerning safety-related information or urgent warnings.

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射撃訓練

Planned military or naval operations in which weapons are fired in designated sea areas, usually requiring ships to keep clear.

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座標確認済み

Affirmation that the provided position or waypoint coordinates are checked and verified as correct, usually before reporting to VTS or executing a navigational order.

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座礁リスク

Potential danger of the vessel running aground due to shallow water or navigational error.

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引き続き傾聴

Instruction to keep monitoring a specified VHF radio channel or other communication line for further traffic or safety messages.

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引き続き聴取

Instruction to maintain a listening watch on a specified VHF channel for further communication or safety messages.

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後進する

Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.

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必要喫水

Request or statement of the minimum water depth needed for safe passage of a vessel based on its loaded draft.

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応答なし

Phrase used to indicate that a called station has not replied within a reasonable time, requiring repeat or escalation of the call as per radio protocols.

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情報放送

A general transmission on VHF or NAVTEX to inform vessels about safety, weather, traffic or other operational matters.

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意図を知らせてください

Request for a vessel to state its planned manoeuvre, course, or operational actions to aid traffic coordination.

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接近禁止

Instruction to remain at a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard.

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推進力喪失

Loss of ability to propel the vessel due to engine failure or other mechanical issues.

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損傷を報告

Instruction to inform relevant authorities or stations of any structural, mechanical, or environmental damage sustained, with details for emergency response or investigation.

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救命艇訓練

Regular training exercises involving the launching and operation of lifeboats as per SOLAS requirements.

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方位を確認

Instruction to verify and report the direction of an object or navigational aid from the vessel, usually in degrees relative to the ship's heading or true north.

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機関故障

A condition in which a vessel’s propulsion machinery is malfunctioning or unreliable, possibly affecting speed and manoeuvrability.

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正確性を確認

Instruction to verify the accuracy of a reported position, course, message, or navigational information before proceeding or acknowledging receipt.

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気象通報

Official broadcast of weather conditions, warnings, and forecasts relevant to maritime navigation.

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水路に進入してください

Instruction to enter and follow a designated fairway or channel for safe navigation as directed by VTS or port authority.

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水路占有中

Notification that a fairway or navigation channel is temporarily blocked or being used by another vessel, requiring others to wait or take alternate route.

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油による汚染

Presence or discharge of oil into marine waters from a vessel or facility, constituting a reportable incident and requiring emergency action as per MARPOL and local rules.

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沿岸局

A shore-based VHF or radio station responsible for maritime safety and communication in a designated coastal area.

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混雑した交通

A situation or area where a high density of vessels requires heightened vigilance, reduced speed, and strict adherence to COLREGS and local traffic rules.

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港内交通

Collective term for the movement of vessels and craft within port limits as monitored by VTS or Harbour Master.

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火災を報告

A prompt or instruction to immediately communicate the occurrence, location, and extent of a fire on board or ashore, using standard emergency procedures.

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灯火のないブイ

A navigation buoy whose light is inoperative or not functioning, presenting a hazard at night.

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無線沈黙

A formal order requiring all stations to cease transmitting on a frequency, usually for distress or security reasons.

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現位置保持

Instruction to maintain current position, either at anchor or underway, until further orders are received.

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現場に到着

Statement indicating that the vessel, aircraft, or rescue unit has arrived at the position of an incident or casualty.

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磁気干渉

Disruption or deviation of magnetic compass readings due to local magnetic fields, ship’s structure, or electrical equipment, requiring verification and correction.

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緊急位置

Location reported by a vessel or person in distress, usually in latitude and longitude for rescue coordination.

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緊急通信

Radio messages of high urgency concerning the safety of a ship, person, or environment, requiring priority over all other communications except distress.

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聴取監視

Continuous monitoring of a designated VHF or MF/HF radio channel for traffic, safety, or distress messages, as required by IMO and ITU regulations.

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聴守

Continuous monitoring of a specified VHF or radio frequency for traffic, safety, or distress calls.

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航行を再開してください

Order authorising a vessel to continue its original voyage after a temporary stop, alteration, or holding pattern.

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航行警告

A formal broadcast or message informing mariners of navigational hazards, new obstructions, or significant changes in channels, aids to navigation, or regulations.

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航行警報

Official broadcast of hazards, obstructions, or operational restrictions that may affect safe navigation.

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船団に参加

Instruction or request for a vessel to assemble and proceed as part of an organized convoy for mutual safety, security, or navigation, under VTS or naval coordination.

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衝突リスク

Phrase indicating that two or more vessels are on courses or at speeds that may result in collision unless action is taken according to COLREGS.

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警報取消

Official notification that a previously issued warning is no longer in effect.

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警報放送

A formal message disseminated by VTS, harbour authority, or vessels to alert all ships in an area about navigational hazards, operations, or urgent situations.

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警報解除

Formal message to withdraw or annul a previously issued navigational, meteorological, or safety warning that is no longer in effect.

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距離を確認

Instruction or query to verify the distance to a navigational object, other vessel, or danger, often using radar or visual bearings.

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追い越す意図あり

Announcement that a vessel plans to pass another vessel ahead on a specified side in accordance with the COLREGS.

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追従船舶

A vessel which is navigating behind another in the same direction, often in a convoy or traffic lane.

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通信テスト

A check of the operational status and clarity of shipboard, shore, or VTS radio equipment by transmitting test calls and receiving acknowledgments.

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速力を上げてください

Instruction to make more way through the water to meet traffic, tidal, or berth scheduling requirements.

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進路を確認してください

A request or instruction to verify and state the vessel’s current or intended navigational course, usually in degrees true or magnetic, for navigational safety.

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進路変更なし

Statement indicating that the vessel’s heading remains as previously instructed or reported.

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道を譲ってください

An instruction for a vessel to yield in order to avoid collision and allow another vessel to pass as per the COLREGS.

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遭難信号受信

Formal confirmation of receipt of a distress message, typically using prescribed wording as per SMCP and ITU RR.

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遭難解除

Official transmission that a previous distress message is no longer valid, usually after the situation has been resolved.

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遭難通信

Radio transmissions exclusively concerning vessels or persons in grave and imminent danger, given absolute priority on all frequencies as per ITU and SOLAS regulations.

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針路を変えてください

Instruction to change the vessel’s current heading in order to avoid danger or comply with traffic management.

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針路変更なし

A statement or confirmation that a vessel’s present heading will not be altered.

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錨がずれる

Situation where a vessel’s anchor does not hold, causing the ship to drift from its intended position.

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障害物報告済み

Notification that a hazard, such as a floating object or wreck, is present and may endanger navigation.

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障害物報告済み

Notification that a physical hazard, such as a wreck, buoy, or floating object, has been observed in a navigable area, requiring mariners to exercise caution.

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離れてください

Instruction to maintain a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard to prevent collision, obstruction, or risk during navigation or operations.

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頻繁な混信

Repeated radio noise or overlapping transmissions that degrade VHF communication quality on the working channel.

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高電圧

Warning regarding electrical systems or cables carrying dangerous voltage levels, requiring safety precautions.

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