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What is Safe Water Mark?

Safe Water Mark IALA buoyage mark indicating there is navigable water all around the mark.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Safe Water Mark” Used in Practice?

VTS to vessel: 'Proceed to safe water mark and report when abeam.'

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

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What is Safe Water Mark?

IALA buoyage mark indicating there is navigable water all around the mark.

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