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What is Position Passed?

Position Passed Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Position Passed” Used in Practice?

VTS Dover, this is ferry Ocean Queen: position passed South Goodwin buoy at 0835 UTC, proceeding northbound.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Position Passed?

Notification that a vessel has just crossed or gone abeam of a specified position, buoy, or waypoint.

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