Abandonar o navio
A formal command given by the Master ordering crew and passengers to evacuate the vessel immediately due to grave danger.
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Alarme de emergência
The shipwide audible and visual signal indicating a serious emergency; activates muster or evacuation as per muster list.
View termAlarme de evacuação
A specific alarm signal used to order immediate evacuation of the vessel or designated areas due to critical emergency.
View termAlarme de incêndio
An audible and/or visual signal, automatically or manually triggered, alerting crew to the presence of fire and the need for emergency action.
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An audible and/or visual signal system activated manually or automatically to warn crew of fire and trigger the ship’s emergency response procedures.
View termAlarme de inundação
An audible and/or visual alarm triggered automatically or manually when water ingress is detected in compartments below deck.
View termAlerta de socorro
An internationally recognized signal, transmitted by GMDSS or VHF, indicating grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
View termAparelho respiratório de circuito fechado
A self-contained device that provides breathable air in hazardous or smoke-filled environments, preventing the inhalation of toxic gases.
View termArmário de controle de danos
A secured storage area on board for tools, plugs, and equipment needed for rapid response to hull damage, flooding, or emergencies.
View termArmário de emergência da ponte
A secured storage location on the bridge containing emergency gear such as fire axes, breathing apparatus, and communication equipment for use during crises.
View termArmário de incêndio
A designated compartment or cabinet onboard containing firefighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and personal protective gear.
View termAvaliação de danos
A structured evaluation of damage sustained by a vessel after an incident, including extent, location, and impact on seaworthiness, conducted per SOLAS and SMCP procedures.
View termBaliza de posição de emergência
A radio beacon, such as an EPIRB, used to transmit the position of a vessel or survivor in distress to search and rescue authorities.
View termBarreira de contenção
A floating barrier deployed to contain and control oil or chemical spills on the surface of the water.
View termBomba de incêndio
A fixed or portable pump designed to supply water to firefighting systems throughout the vessel, essential for controlling and extinguishing fires.
View termBomba de Incêndio
A dedicated pump used to supply seawater to fire hydrants and hoses on board for firefighting operations.
View termBomba de porão de emergência
A portable or dedicated pump used to remove water from the bilge in case of flooding or main pump failure.
View termBrigada de incêndio
A designated team trained and assigned to respond to onboard fires and operate firefighting equipment as per muster list.
View termBrigada de incêndio
A team of designated crew members trained and equipped to respond immediately to fire alarms, undertake firefighting, and perform search and rescue on board.
View termBrigada de incêndio
A designated team of trained crew members equipped to respond immediately to fire alarms, conduct firefighting, and perform rescue operations on board.
View termCompartimento alagado
A watertight section of a vessel that has unintentionally filled with seawater due to hull breach or system failure.
View termComunicação de socorro
Transmission of information regarding a distress situation, including distress calls, messages, and subsequent coordination over designated radio channels.
View termComunicação de Socorro
Radio transmission used to indicate that a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.
View termConclusão do exercício
Formal declaration that a safety or emergency drill has been carried out as scheduled and all required actions are completed.
View termConclusão do exercício
Confirmation that a safety, fire, or emergency response drill has been carried out and all required actions are complete, as required by SOLAS and ISM Code.
View termControle de danos
The procedures and measures to limit, manage, or repair damage on board, especially after collision, flooding, fire, or structural failure, as specified by SOLAS and IMO conventions.
View termControle de inundação
Procedures and systems used to limit, contain, and remove water ingress after hull damage or compartment flooding.
View termControle de inundação
Actions and onboard systems used to limit, isolate, or remove flooding in compartments, such as watertight doors, pumps, and valves, according to SOLAS requirements.
View termDescida de emergência
A rapid controlled descent initiated due to onboard emergencies such as fire or loss of cabin pressure, as per SOLAS and shipboard emergency protocols.
View termDesligamento de Emergência
Immediate cessation of shipboard machinery, system, or cargo operation due to a critical safety or environmental risk.
View termEmbarcação de sobrevivência da tripulação
A life-saving craft, such as a lifeboat or liferaft, carried on board and designated for the emergency evacuation and survival of the crew.
View termEnergia de emergência
Alternative power source such as a generator or battery supplying essential systems during main power failure.
View termEquipe de controle de danos
A designated team trained and tasked to control flooding, fire, or structural damage during emergencies on board.
View termEscorregador de escape
An emergency evacuation device, usually an inflatable or fabric tube, enabling rapid escape from high decks to safe areas or liferafts.
View termEscorregador de evacuação
An inflatable slide fitted to the ship’s side, designed for rapid evacuation of crew and passengers directly into the sea or a survival craft.
View termEscorregador de evacuação
An inflatable slide or chute deployed to allow rapid evacuation of personnel from ship to liferaft or pier during emergencies.
View termEscotilha de fuga
A designated exit, usually watertight, providing a safe escape route from enclosed spaces in an emergency.
View termEstação de controle de emergência
A designated area from which emergency operations such as firefighting, ventilation control, and communication are coordinated and directed.
View termEstação de controle de incêndio
A designated area on board equipped with firefighting equipment and control panels for managing emergency fire situations.
View termExercício de abandono de navio
A mandatory exercise in which crew and passengers practice procedures for safely abandoning the vessel and boarding lifeboats.
View termExercício de inundação
A mandatory exercise in which crew practice responding to flooding, including detection, boundary establishment, and use of bilge and portable pumps.
View termFornecimento de oxigênio de emergência
Portable or fixed supply of medical oxygen available for emergency use by crew or passengers in case of fire, smoke or medical event.
View termFornecimento de água de emergência
Stored or alternate source of potable water kept on board for survival use in emergencies or after system failure.
View termFrequência de socorro
A radio frequency internationally allocated for maritime distress, safety, and calling, such as VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or MF 2182 kHz.
View termGerador de emergência
A dedicated generator that supplies electrical power to essential systems during main power failure, as required by SOLAS.
View termGoverno de reserva
An alternative manual or powered system used to control the ship’s rudder if primary steering gear fails.
View termIluminação de emergência
Battery-backed or independent lighting automatically activated during main power failure for safe evacuation and emergency operations.
View termLava-olhos de emergência
A safety device providing immediate water flow for flushing eyes exposed to chemicals, smoke, or contaminants on board.
View termLocal de emergência
The specific onboard location where an emergency incident—such as fire, flooding, or injury—has occurred and emergency response is coordinated.
View termLuz de navegação de emergência
A portable or fixed battery-powered navigation light used to maintain minimum required navigation signals in the event of main power failure, as per SOLAS regulations.
View termManta antichama
A fire-resistant sheet used to smother small fires or protect personnel during escape, required in galley and accommodation spaces by SOLAS and IMO Fire Safety Codes.
View termManta de incêndio
A sheet made of fire-resistant material used to smother small fires by cutting off the oxygen supply, often located in galleys and machinery spaces.
View termPainel de incêndio da ponte
A control panel located on the bridge showing status, zones, and alarms for the ship’s fire detection and suppression systems.
View termParada de emergência
An immediate shutdown of machinery or vessel propulsion, triggered by an emergency to prevent further damage or danger.
View termPlano de controle de incêndio
A detailed, IMO-mandated shipboard diagram showing locations and procedures for firefighting equipment, escape routes, and alarm points.
View termPlano de controle de incêndio
A mandatory shipboard document showing fire safety systems, detection, protection, and escape routes as required by SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 15.
View termPorta corta-fogo
A specially constructed door designed to resist fire and prevent the spread of flames and smoke between compartments or decks.
View termPosição de leme de emergência
A designated location, often aft, equipped for manual control of the ship’s rudder if the main steering gear or control system fails.
View termPrioridade de socorro
The highest level of urgency assigned to radio or communication messages involving imminent danger and the need for immediate assistance.
View termProcedimento de emergência
A set of predefined actions and communications for crew to follow in response to emergencies such as fire, collision, grounding, or medical incidents, per SOLAS and IMO SMCP.
View termQueda ao mar
The accidental or intentional act of a person leaving the vessel and entering the sea, triggering immediate man-overboard procedures.
View termReboque de emergência
The act of towing a vessel in distress or unable to maneuver using an emergency tow line or arrangement as per SOLAS requirements.
View termRede principal de incêndio
A fixed piping system on a ship delivering water under pressure for firefighting throughout the vessel.
View termRelato de emergência
The formal communication and documentation of an emergency situation to the bridge, VTS, or authorities, following standard procedures.
View termResposta de emergência
Immediate actions taken by trained crew to mitigate emergencies such as fire, flooding, collision, or medical incidents, following established procedures.
View termRetransmissão de socorro
The retransmission of a received distress call or message by a station not in distress, alerting other ships or coast stations for assistance.
View termReunião da tripulação
The assembly of all crew at designated muster stations for roll-call, instruction, or emergency drill, as per muster list.
View termReunião de Emergência
The immediate assembly of all crew and passengers at assigned muster stations in response to an alarm or emergency situation.
View termReunião de vítimas
The assembly and accounting of crew and passengers following an incident to identify and assist injured or missing persons.
View termRisco de explosão
The probability of explosion due to flammable vapours, gases, or materials present in a compartment or operational area.
View termRisco de explosão
The immediate or potential danger of explosion caused by flammable vapours, gases, or dust in confined spaces or cargo areas, requiring hazard controls per SOLAS and ISGOTT.
View termRota de evacuação
A pre-designated path marked and maintained on board for safe and efficient evacuation during emergencies.
View termSaída de emergência
A clearly marked route or door for rapid escape from a compartment or area during emergencies.
View termSaída de emergência
A designated route or means for crew to safely evacuate from compartments, accommodation, or machinery spaces during emergencies, as required by SOLAS and IMO Fire Safety Codes.
View termSinal de socorro
A recognized sound, light, radio, or visual signal sent by a vessel or person indicating imminent danger and urgent need for assistance.
View termSinal de socorro
A signal indicating a vessel or person is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance. Includes visual, sound, and radio forms recognized by SOLAS and SMCP.
View termSistema de governo de emergência
Alternate manual or powered system used to control ship's rudder if the main steering fails.
View termTraje de combate a incêndio
A specialized suit, heat-resistant and insulated, worn by crew to provide protection against fire and high temperatures during firefighting operations.
View termTraje de proteção química
A specialized suit worn by crew for personal protection against hazardous chemicals, especially during spill or leak emergencies.
View termTransferência de controle da ponte
The formal procedure to transfer vessel control (steering and propulsion) between the bridge and alternative control stations.
View termTransmissor de Emergência
A dedicated radio device used to send automatic distress signals, such as EPIRBs or DSC-enabled VHF/MF/HF transmitters.
View termTreinamento de emergência
Structured instruction and practice provided to crew members to ensure preparedness for handling emergencies such as fire, flooding, and evacuation on board.
View termTreinamento de incêndio
A mandatory exercise where crew practice procedures for responding to fire emergencies, including alarms, mustering, and equipment use.
View termTubo principal de incêndio
The principal pipeline on board supplying seawater under pressure to hydrants and hoses for firefighting, as specified by SOLAS Chapter II-2.
View termUnidade de liberação automática
A device designed to automatically release life-saving appliances, such as liferafts, when submerged or activated by specific emergency conditions.
View termZona de incêndio
A designated compartment or section of a vessel, defined by structural boundaries, to limit fire spread and facilitate firefighting operations.
View termZona de incêndio
A designated section of a ship separated by fire-resistant boundaries to contain and limit fire spread, as defined by SOLAS and IMO regulations.
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