Maritime English
Maneuvering

Qu'est-ce que Maintien à Vitesse Nulle ?

Maintien à Vitesse Nulle A function in vessel control systems where speed is automatically kept at zero, holding position against wind, current, and drift, without anchoring.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Maintien à Vitesse Nulle” Used in Practice?

Le maintien à vitesse nulle est activé. Le navire maintient sa position avec une dérive minimale sous l’effet du vent et des courants.

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 Maintien à Vitesse Nulle ?

A function in vessel control systems where speed is automatically kept at zero, holding position against wind, current, and drift, without anchoring.

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