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What is Water Depth Alarm?

Water Depth Alarm An alert activated when the measured depth beneath a vessel approaches a pre-set minimum, used to avoid grounding.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Water Depth Alarm” Used in Practice?

Bridge: Water depth alarm activated, reduce speed and prepare for immediate course alteration.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Water Depth Alarm?

An alert activated when the measured depth beneath a vessel approaches a pre-set minimum, used to avoid grounding.

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