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Vigia da Casa de Máquinas

The assigned period when crew are stationed in the engine room to monitor, operate, and respond to machinery and alarms, in accordance with SOLAS and engine room management procedures.

Quick answer: The assigned period when crew are stationed in the engine room to monitor, operate, and respond to machinery and alarms, in accordance with SOLAS and engine room management procedures.

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Quick answer

The assigned period when crew are stationed in the engine room to monitor, operate, and respond to machinery and alarms, in accordance with SOLAS and engine room management procedures.

Why it matters

Vigia da Casa de Máquinas matters because it supports clear communication in Engineering 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Vigia da Casa de Máquinas?

In this glossary, Vigia da Casa de Máquinas refers to: The assigned period when crew are stationed in the engine room to monitor, operate, and respond to machinery and alarms, in accordance with SOLAS and engine room management procedures.

How is Vigia da Casa de Máquinas used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Chefe de máquinas, confirme que a vigia da casa de máquinas é mantida sempre e que os registros são atualizados a cada hora."

Why does Vigia da Casa de Máquinas matter in maritime?

Vigia da Casa de Máquinas matters because it supports clear communication in Engineering 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 Vigia da Casa de Máquinas?

Vigia da Casa de Máquinas is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Vigia da Casa de Máquinas belong to?

In this glossary, Vigia da Casa de Máquinas is grouped under Engineering. 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.

Definition

The assigned period when crew are stationed in the engine room to monitor, operate, and respond to machinery and alarms, in accordance with SOLAS and engine room management procedures.

Operational example

Chief engineer, confirm engine room watch is maintained at all times and that logs are updated every hour.

Localized term

Vigia da Casa de Máquinas

Localized example

Chefe de máquinas, confirme que a vigia da casa de máquinas é mantida sempre e que os registros são atualizados a cada hora.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Engineering

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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