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The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.
Quick answer: The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.
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The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.
Under-Bridge Clearance 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, Under-Bridge Clearance refers to: The vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Confirm under-bridge clearance with latest tide information and ensure vessel’s air draft allows for safe passage under bridge span."
Under-Bridge Clearance 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.
Under-Bridge Clearance is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Under-Bridge Clearance 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 vertical distance between the lowest part of the bridge span and the highest point of the vessel, ensuring safe passage.
Confirm under-bridge clearance with latest tide information and ensure vessel’s air draft allows for safe passage under bridge span.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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