What is Increase Speed?
In this glossary, Increase Speed refers to: Instruction to make more way through the water to meet traffic, tidal, or berth scheduling requirements.
How is Increase Speed used in maritime?
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tanker Silver Wave, increase speed to 10 knots to meet the tidal window; report when making way over ground."
Why does Increase Speed matter in maritime?
Increase Speed matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication 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 Increase Speed?
Increase Speed is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
What category does Increase Speed belong to?
In this glossary, Increase Speed is grouped under External Communication. 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.