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What is Increase Speed?

Increase Speed Instruction to make more way through the water to meet traffic, tidal, or berth scheduling requirements.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Increase Speed” Used in Practice?

Tanker Silver Wave, increase speed to 10 knots to meet the tidal window; report when making way over ground.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Increase Speed?

Instruction to make more way through the water to meet traffic, tidal, or berth scheduling requirements.

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