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¿Qué es Alterar el rumbo?

Alterar el rumbo Instruction to change the vessel’s current heading in order to avoid danger or comply with traffic management.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Alterar el rumbo” Used in Practice?

Buque granelero Europa, aquí VTS Zeebrugge: altere el rumbo diez grados a babor para evitar la vía de tráfico cerca de la boya Kilo.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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¿Qué es Alterar el rumbo?

Instruction to change the vessel’s current heading in order to avoid danger or comply with traffic management.

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