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Was ist Abstand halten?

Abstand halten Instruction to maintain a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard to prevent collision, obstruction, or risk during navigation or operations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Abstand halten” Used in Practice?

Lotsenboot nähert sich von Steuerbord, Abstand halten, bis das Einsteigen abgeschlossen und der Lotse ausgeschifft ist.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Abstand halten?

Instruction to maintain a safe distance from a specified vessel, area, or hazard to prevent collision, obstruction, or risk during navigation or operations.

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