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What is Intend Overtake?

Intend Overtake Announcement that a vessel plans to pass another vessel ahead on a specified side in accordance with the COLREGS.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Intend Overtake” Used in Practice?

MV Vega, this is cargo vessel Aurora: intend overtake on your starboard side at buoy Charlie, please acknowledge and advise intentions.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Intend Overtake?

Announcement that a vessel plans to pass another vessel ahead on a specified side in accordance with the COLREGS.

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