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Was ist Maschinenschaden?

Maschinenschaden A condition in which a vessel’s propulsion machinery is malfunctioning or unreliable, possibly affecting speed and manoeuvrability.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Maschinenschaden” Used in Practice?

Hafenaufsicht, hier Tanker Pacific Hope: wir haben Maschinenschaden, können Geschwindigkeit nicht halten, benötigen Schlepperhilfe zum Anlegen.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Maschinenschaden?

A condition in which a vessel’s propulsion machinery is malfunctioning or unreliable, possibly affecting speed and manoeuvrability.

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