Maritime English
Maneuvering

What is Quick Stop Manoeuvre?

Quick Stop Manoeuvre Emergency procedure whereby engine is set full astern and helm hard over to rapidly stop vessel’s forward motion within minimum distance.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Quick Stop Manoeuvre” Used in Practice?

Bridge: Commence quick stop manoeuvre, full astern and hard port, person overboard on starboard beam.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Quick Stop Manoeuvre?

Emergency procedure whereby engine is set full astern and helm hard over to rapidly stop vessel’s forward motion within minimum distance.

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