To decrease the distance to the vessel ahead by increasing one`s own

speed

states whether different goods can be stowed together in one hold

A group of vessels which sail together, e.g. through a canal or ice

The intended direction of movement of a vessel through the water

That course which a vessel makes good over ground, after allowing for

the effect of currents, tidal streams, and leeway caused by wind and sea

Crude Oil Washing: A system of cleaning the cargo tanks by washing

them with the cargo of crude oil during discharged

Closest Point of Approach /Time to Closest Point of Approach limit as

defined by the observer to give warning when a tracked target or targets

will close to within these limits

An emergency reversal operation of the main engine(s) to avoid a

collision

A group of crew members trained for fighting flooding in the vessel

1. The most probable position of a search target at a given time

2. The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts are

referenced.

1. The most probable position of a search target at a given time

2. The plane of reference to which all data as to the depth on charts are

referenced.

Port which a vessel is bound for

A vessel damaged or impaired in such a manner as to be incapable of

proceeding on its voyage

To go from a vessel

A radio signal from a distressed vessel automatically directed to an

MRCC giving position, identification, course and speed of the vessel as

well as the nature of distress

here: The verbal exchange of information on radio from ship to shore and/or ship to ship/ air craft about a distress / urgency situation as defined

in the relevant ITU Radio Regulations

The depth of water which a vessel draws

Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is no

longer preventing the movement of the vessel

Moving of an anchor over the sea bottom to control the movement of the

vessel