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The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.
Quick answer: The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.
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The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.
Anchor Walkback Control 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, Anchor Walkback Control refers to: The controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Bridge, commence anchor walkback control and pay out chain slowly to lay anchor precisely on designated position."
Anchor Walkback Control 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.
Anchor Walkback Control is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Anchor Walkback Control 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 controlled paying out of anchor chain in reverse (walkback) under power, used for precise anchor positioning or retrieval.
Bridge, commence anchor walkback control and pay out chain slowly to lay anchor precisely on designated position.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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