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Báo Cáo Dữ Liệu Hải Dương

A formal report or transmission containing oceanographic data such as temperature, salinity, current, and sea state, as collected by shipboard sensors or via official request.

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Báo Cáo Hướng Gió

An official meteorological report or observation stating the current direction from which the wind is blowing, vital for navigation and maneuvering.

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Báo Cáo Hướng Sóng

Statement giving the dominant direction, height and period of the prevailing ocean swell for route planning and seakeeping.

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Báo Cáo Khuynh Hướng Khí Áp

Synoptic code group summarising rate and character of atmospheric pressure change during past three hours, broadcast in SHIP and METAR messages.

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Báo Cáo Mã Khí Tượng

A standardized numerical weather message (per WMO/IMO) reporting synoptic-scale observations, transmitted by ships for meteorological analysis and forecasting.

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Báo Cáo Mảnh Băng

An official communication or broadcast of the sighting and position of medium-sized floating ice fragments (bergy bits), especially in northern sea routes.

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Báo Cáo Quan Sát Sương Mù

A message reporting reduced visibility due to haze, specifying affected areas and visibility range, commonly issued for safety in coastal and open sea zones.

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Báo cáo rác biển

A report made to authorities or VTS regarding observed floating or drifting marine debris that may pose a hazard to navigation.

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Báo Cáo Rìa Băng

Update giving the geographic position of the ice edge separating open water from pack ice, critical for polar routing.

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Báo Cáo Tình Trạng Biển

Periodic description of significant wave height, period and swell state transmitted for routing and safety assessments.

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Báo Cáo Áp Suất Khí Quyển

Regularly transmitted statement of current atmospheric pressure and trend for meteorological data exchange and storm tracking.

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Báo Động Tràn Dầu

Immediate notification that mineral oil is observed on sea surface requiring containment and reporting under MARPOL 73/78.

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Bản Tin Nguy Cơ Vòi Rồng Nước

An official maritime bulletin advising of the risk of waterspout formation in a specific sea area, requiring heightened lookout and precautionary measures.

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Bản Tin Thời Tiết GMDSS

Scheduled meteorological broadcast issued via NAVTEX, HF, MF or satellite under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.

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Bản Đồ Áp Suất Mặt Biển

Synoptic weather map depicting isobars and pressure systems at mean sea level, used for routeing decisions.

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Chỉ Số Hiệu Quả Năng Lượng

Calculated parameter (EEXI/EEOI) expressing CO₂ emitted per transport work, mandatory under IMO MARPOL Annex VI.

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Cảnh Báo Bão

A formal announcement by maritime or meteorological authorities indicating that hurricane conditions, including very high winds and heavy seas, are expected in the area.

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Cảnh Báo Bão Lớn

A formal notification from maritime or meteorological authorities indicating strong winds, heavy seas, and potentially hazardous conditions are expected in the designated area.

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Cảnh Báo Bão Nhiệt Đới

Highest-level tropical-cyclone warning issued by JMA or PAGASA for winds ≥64 kt, heavy seas and extreme storm surge threatening coastal and open-sea areas.

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Cảnh Báo Bão Nhiệt Đới

An official advisory issued to warn vessels that a tropical storm may affect the area within 48 hours. Mariners should closely monitor forecasts and prepare for possible severe weather.

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Cảnh Báo Băng Nhỏ Growler

Alert indicating presence of small, dense glacial ice blocks (growlers) scarcely visible above water, posing collision risk.

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Cảnh Báo Băng Tích Tụ

Notice that superstructure icing rate exceeds 2 cm h⁻¹ due to freezing precipitation or spray, requiring anti-icing measures.

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Cảnh Báo Băng Vụn

Message issued by ice services or VTS indicating dangerous concentrations of brash ice likely to impede manoeuvring or clog sea intakes.

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Cảnh Báo Dòng Chảy Bề Mặt

Official MSI or VHF message advising mariners that abnormally strong or variable surface currents exist in a defined area and may affect safe navigation.

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Cảnh Báo Dải Lốc

Notification that organised line of squalls with gusts ≥ 34 kn is approaching, often ahead of cold front.

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Cảnh Báo Dải Áp Suất

A notice regarding the formation or presence of elevated ice ridges on sea ice, which may pose navigational hazards to vessels in polar waters.

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Cảnh Báo Front Bít

Notification that a mature occluded front will pass the vessel’s vicinity, often associated with variable winds and squally showers.

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Cảnh Báo Gió Mạnh

A warning issued to mariners when sustained winds of Beaufort Force 8 or higher (34–40 knots) are expected or occurring in the area.

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Cảnh Báo Giảm Tầm Nhìn

A formal alert issued to vessels when fog, mist, precipitation, or other factors are expected to lower visibility below safe navigation thresholds.

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Cảnh Báo Hoạt Động Sét

Alert issued when frequent cloud-to-ground or cloud-to-cloud lightning poses immediate risk to deck personnel and sensitive equipment.

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Cảnh Báo Lạnh Kéo Dài

An official warning issued to inform mariners of an expected period of unusually low temperatures, which may affect vessel systems and crew safety.

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Cảnh Báo Mưa Lớn

An official advisory issued to warn of intense and prolonged rainfall that may severely reduce visibility and increase risk of flooding and navigation hazards.

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Cảnh Báo Mưa To

GMDSS meteorological message signalling precipitation rate ≥ 50 mm in 6 h, causing reduced visibility and risk of runoff.

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Cảnh Báo Mưa Đóng Băng

GMDSS forecast message indicating super-cooled rain likely to freeze on contact, causing rapid ice accretion on decks and rigging.

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Cảnh Báo Phun Nước Đóng Băng

GMDSS meteorological warning that sea spray will freeze on exposed surfaces causing topside icing hazards.

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Cảnh Báo Sóng Thủy Triều

An official alert issued to vessels regarding an abnormally high rise of sea level due to meteorological effects, especially during storms.

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Cảnh Báo Sương Mù Biển

Notice that horizontal visibility at sea will fall below one kilometre due to advection or radiation fog.

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Cảnh Báo Sương Mù Đóng Băng

An advisory issued to warn vessels of freezing fog conditions, which may cause ice accumulation on decks, equipment, and navigation structures.

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Cảnh Báo Trạng Thái Trắng Xóa

A warning indicating that visual navigation is severely hindered due to uniformly diffuse light caused by snow, ice, or fog, often resulting in total loss of horizon distinction.

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Cảnh Báo Tuyết Dày

Forecast advising imminent heavy snowfall reducing visibility below 0.5 nm and affecting mooring or channel transit.

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Cảnh Báo Xoáy Thuỷ

Official alert issued when a tropical cyclone with gale-force winds is expected to affect a maritime area within 24 hours.

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Cảnh Báo Đi Qua Mặt Trận

A formal advisory issued by maritime authorities warning vessels of an approaching frontal system likely to bring sudden changes in wind, temperature, and visibility conditions.

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Cập Nhật Dòng Triều

New information on rate and set of tidal current issued by VTS or hydrographic authority for local area.

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Diễn Tập Kiểm Soát Ô Nhiễm

Planned harbour drill simulating oil-spill response, including boom deployment, skimmer operation and multi-agency communications testing.

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Dải áp cao

An elongated area of high atmospheric pressure, typically associated with calm weather and stable sea conditions.

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Dự Báo Giông Bão

Prognostic bulletin giving probability, timing and movement of convective cells within shipping area.

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Dự Báo Triều Cường

Forecast information regarding the timing and height of the next incoming (flood) tide, crucial for safe navigation and berthing operations.

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Dự Báo Triều Rút

Tabulated forecast time and rate of falling tide current used for harbour passage planning.

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Dự Báo Trôi Băng

Forecast of movement and speed of pack or floe ice issued by ice service for route planning.

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Dự Báo Trôi Tảng Băng

A prediction of the future movement and position of icebergs in a given maritime area, based on meteorological and oceanographic data, issued to assist in safe navigation.

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Ghi Chép Xả Rác

A mandatory logbook entry or record made by the ship to document every instance of garbage discharge or disposal at sea or at port, as required by MARPOL regulations.

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Gió Cấp Bão

Wind of Beaufort scale 12 (≥ 64 kn) producing phenomenal seas; reported in Metarea bulletins as force 12.

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Hàm Lượng Nhiệt Đại Dương

Measure of thermal energy stored in the upper ocean layers, used to assess cyclone potential and climate trends.

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Khu Vực Kiểm Soát Khí Thải

Designated sea region where MARPOL Annex VI limits on SOx, NOx and PM apply; requires low-sulphur fuel or equivalent abatement.

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Khu Vực Áp Suất Thấp

A meteorological region where atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often associated with unsettled weather, strong winds, and possible cyclonic activity affecting maritime operations.

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Khuyến Cáo Dòng Chảy Ven Bờ

Official notice to mariners about significant changes, hazards, or anomalies in coastal water currents affecting safe navigation.

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Khuyến Cáo Hình Thành Sương Mù Nhẹ

An official advisory indicating that atmospheric conditions are favorable for mist development, which may lower visibility and affect navigation safety.

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Khuyến Cáo Nước Dâng Bão

Warning that abnormal sea-level rise due to cyclonic surge is expected in coastal area, requiring preventive mooring and evacuation measures.

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Khuyến Cáo Sương Mù Dày

Warning issued when visibility expected below one-half nautical mile due to thick fog, requiring sound signals and speed reduction.

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Khuyến cáo độ cao sóng

A warning issued to vessels regarding anticipated significant wave heights exceeding safe operating limits.

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Không Khí Lạnh Tiến Vào

A message or forecast that a cold front is moving into the operational area, often accompanied by abrupt wind shift, falling temperatures, and changing sea state.

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Kiểm Kê Khí Nhà Kính

Comprehensive report of CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O emissions from vessel operations for regulatory compliance and environmental management.

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Kiểm Tra Sơn Chống Hà

Port state or class survey checking hull coating compliance with IMO AFS Convention and assessing biological growth.

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Kế hoạch quản lý bám sinh học

A documented system required by IMO for vessels to manage and minimize the accumulation of aquatic organisms on hulls and submerged structures.

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Mở Rộng Băng Cố Định

Rapid seaward growth of shore-fast ice, restricting manoeuvring space and increasing risk of besetment for vessels.

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Nhiệt Độ Mặt Biển

Measured or satellite-derived temperature of ocean top centimetre, critical for routing, icing and cyclogenesis forecasts.

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Nhận Bản Đồ Radiofax

Confirmation that a complete facsimile weather chart has been successfully received via HF radio and is ready for navigation use.

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Nồng Độ Băng Biển

A measure (usually in tenths) of the area of a sea region covered by ice, provided in ice bulletins to support safe navigation and routing.

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Quan sát thời tiết tàu biển

Recorded meteorological observations from ships, submitted to authorities or meteorological agencies for forecasting and safety.

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Quy Trình Giảm Ồn

Harbour authority directive requiring vessels to minimise machinery and whistle noise, especially at night, to protect nearby communities and sensitive wildlife.

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Thay Nước Dằn Tàu

Operation of replacing loaded ballast with mid-ocean water at prescribed distance from land to prevent bio-invasion, logged under IMO BWM Convention.

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Theo Dõi Sóng Nhiệt

Pre-warning by meteorological authority that sustained high air temperatures are likely within 48 h, possibly affecting crew endurance, vessel machinery and cargo.

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Thông Báo Bão Mạnh

Official GMDSS warning message indicating winds ≥ Beaufort 10, heavy seas and reduced visibility within forecast area.

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Thông Báo Tác Động Môi Trường

Formal notification detailing projected ecological effects of vessel operations or construction works, issued for regulatory approval.

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Thông Báo Vùng Sương Mù

Notice to mariners of localised fog banks that may suddenly reduce visibility and require speed reduction or additional lookout.

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Thủ Tục Kiểm Soát VOC

Shipboard plan to minimise Volatile Organic Compound emissions during loading, voyage and discharge of crude oil cargoes per IMO Resolution 1088(28).

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Tiếp Cận Front Ấm

Indication that a warm air mass front is advancing toward the vessel’s area, typically bringing steady rain and veering winds.

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Tín Hiệu Gió Lốc Mạnh

An official maritime signal indicating imminent or present severe gale conditions (Beaufort Force 9–10) requiring vessels to secure for heavy weather.

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Yêu Cầu Dự Báo Metarea

Vessel’s formal demand via GMDSS for the latest meteorological forecast for a specific NAVAREA/METAREA region.

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