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What is Full Ahead Bell?

Full Ahead Bell Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at full engine speed ahead, typically used in open sea or to quickly gain speed.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Full Ahead Bell” Used in Practice?

Bridge to engine room: 'Full ahead bell.' Proceed full ahead in open waters unless otherwise instructed by pilot.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Full Ahead Bell?

Engine telegraph order instructing propulsion at full engine speed ahead, typically used in open sea or to quickly gain speed.

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