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¿Qué es Avería de máquina?

Avería de máquina 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 “Avería de máquina” Used in Practice?

Control de Puerto, aquí petrolero Pacific Hope: tenemos avería de máquina, no podemos mantener la velocidad, requerimos remolcador para atraque.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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¿Qué es Avería de máquina?

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

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