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Qu'est-ce que Veille à l'écoute ?

Veille à l'écoute Continuous monitoring of a designated VHF or MF/HF radio channel for traffic, safety, or distress messages, as required by IMO and ITU regulations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Veille à l'écoute” Used in Practice?

Tous les navires doivent maintenir une veille à l'écoute sur le canal VHF seize en tout temps lorsqu'ils sont en route ou au mouillage.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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Qu'est-ce que Veille à l'écoute ?

Continuous monitoring of a designated VHF or MF/HF radio channel for traffic, safety, or distress messages, as required by IMO and ITU regulations.

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