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Qu'est-ce que Chenal occupé ?

Chenal occupé Notification that a fairway or navigation channel is temporarily blocked or being used by another vessel, requiring others to wait or take alternate route.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Chenal occupé” Used in Practice?

Attention tous navires : chenal occupé par un pétrolier sortant à la bouée Romeo. Tenez position et attendez instructions.

Certification Exam Relevance

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Chenal occupé ?

Notification that a fairway or navigation channel is temporarily blocked or being used by another vessel, requiring others to wait or take alternate route.

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