External Communication
Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.
Quick answer: Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.
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Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.
Move Astern 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.
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In this glossary, Move Astern refers to: Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tug to MV Athena: move astern slowly until clear of berth, then stop engines and hold position."
Move Astern 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.
Move Astern is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Move Astern is grouped under External Communication. 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.
Order or report indicating the vessel is moving, or must move, backward relative to its heading.
Tug to MV Athena: move astern slowly until clear of berth, then stop engines and hold position.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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