Maritime English
Engineering

Was ist Hauptmaschinenumkehr?

Hauptmaschinenumkehr A maneuver in which the main engine’s rotation direction is reversed, allowing the ship to go astern or stop.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Hauptmaschinenumkehr” Used in Practice?

Brücke an Maschinenraum: Bereiten Sie die Hauptmaschinenumkehr vor, in zehn Minuten wird Rückwärtsfahrt zum Anlegen benötigt.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Was ist Hauptmaschinenumkehr?

A maneuver in which the main engine’s rotation direction is reversed, allowing the ship to go astern or stop.

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