IMO STANDARD MARINE COMMUNICATION PHRASES Flashcards
Procedure: When it is necessary to indicate that the IMO SMCP are to be used, the following message may be sent:
“Please use IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases.”“I will use IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases.”
Which are the 8 Message markers In shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication or radio communication in general in accordance with SMCF? (also see “Application of Message Markers “ given in PART A1/6 “Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Standard Phrases”):
(i) Instruction (ii) Advice (iii) Warning (iv) Information (v) Question (vi) Answer (vii) Request (viii) Intention
- Corrections
When a mistake is made in a message, say:
“Mistake …” followed by the word:”Correction … “ plus the corrected part of the message.
Example: “My present speed is 14 knots - mistake. Correction, my present speed is 12, one-two, knots.”
8 Readiness
How to say when if is ready to receive a message?
“I am/I am not ready to receive your message”.
9.1 If any part of the message is considered sufficiently important to need safeguarding, say:
“Repeat … “ - followed by the corresponding part of the message.
Example: “My draft is 12.6 repeat one-two decimal 6 metres.” “Do not overtake - repeat - do not overtake.”
What are Numbers to be spoken?
“One-five-zero” for 150 “Two decimal five” or Two point five” for 2.5
- Positions
How can I say when latitude and longitude are used?
11.1 When latitude and longitude are used, these shall be expressed in degrees and minutes (and decimals of a minute if necessary), North or South of the Equator and East or West of Greenwich.
Example:
“WARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North 061 degrees 29 minutes West.
The bearing of the mark or vessel concerned is the bearing in the 360 degree notation from north (true north unless otherwise stated), except in the case of relative bearings. Bearings may be either FROM the mark or FROM the vessel.
Examples: “Pilot boat is bearing 215 degrees from you.”
Note: Vessels reporting their position should always quote their bearing FROM the mark, as described in paragraph 11.2 of this section.
]12 Bearings
Relative bearings can be expressed in degrees relative to the vessel’s head. More frequently this is in relation to the port or starboard bow.
Example: “Buoy 030 degrees on your port bow.”
(Relative D/F bearings are more commonly expressed in the 360 degree notation.)
12.1 Relative bearings
13 Courses
Always to be expressed in __________ (true north unless otherwise stated). Whether this is to TO or FROM a mark can be stated.
360 degree notation from north
14 Distances
To be expressed in ________ or_______ (tenths of a mile), the unit always to be stated.
nautical miles
cables
15 Speed
What do you expressed Speed?
To be expressed in knots:
- 1 without further notation, meaning speed through the water; or,
- 2.1.1 “ground speed”, meaning speed over the ground.
16 Time
Times should be expressed in the _________;
24 hour UTC notation
if local time will be used in ports or harbours it should clearly be stated.
17 Geographical names
Place names used should be those on the chart or in ____________ in use. Should these not be understood, latitude and longitude should be given.
Sailing Directions
18 Ambiguous words
The conditionals “may”, “might”, “should” and “could”
For “may”
Do Not Say:
Say:
May
Do Not Say: “May I enter the fairway?”
Say: “QUESTION. Do I have permission to enter the fairway?”
Do Not Say:”You may enter the fairway.”
Say: “ANSWER. You have permission to enter the fairway.”
18 Ambiguous words
The conditionals “may”, “might”, “should” and “could”
For “might”
Do Not Say:”I might enter the fairway.”
Say:
“INTENTION. I will enter the fairway.”
18 Ambiguous words
The conditionals “may”, “might”, “should” and “could”
For “should”
Do Not Say:”You should anchor in anchorage B 3.” “
Say:
ADVICE. Anchor in anchorage B 3.”
18 Ambiguous words
The conditionals “may”, “might”, “should” and “could”
For “could”
Do Not Say: “You could be running into danger.”
Say:
“WARNING. You are running into danger.”
When do you use MAYDAY?
MAYDAY should be used to announce a distress message.
When do you use PAN PAN?
PAN PAN should be used to announce an urgency message.
When do you use SECURITE?
SECURITY should be used to announce a safety message.
4.1 When the answer to a question is in the affirmative, say:
“Yes …. “ followed by the appropriate phrase in full.
4.2 When the answer to a question is in the negative, say:
“No …” followed by the appropriate phrase in full.
4.3 When the information requested is not immediately available, say:
“Stand by” followed by the time interval within which the information will be available.
4.4 When the information requested cannot be obtained, say:
“No information.”
4.5 When an INSTRUCTION (e.g. by a VTS Station, naval vessel or other fully authorized personnel ) or an ADVICE is given, respond if in the affirmative:
“I will/can …” - followed by the instruction or advice in full; and, if in the negative, respond:
“I will not/cannot… “ - followed by the instruction or advice in full.
Example: “ADVICE. Do not overtake the vessel North of you.” Respond: “I will not overtake the vessel North of me.”
6 Standard organizational phrases
- 1 “How do you read (me)?”
- 1.1 “I read you …
bad/one (i.e. barely perceptible)
poor/two (i.e. weak)
fair/three (i.e. fairly good)
good/four (i.e. good)
excellent/five (i.e. very good)
6 Standard organizational phrases
6.2 When it is advisable to remain on a VHF Channel / frequency, say:
“Stand by on VHF Channel … / frequency … “.
6 Standard organizational phrases
6.2.1 When it is accepted to remain on the VHF channel / frequency indicated, say:
“Standing by on VHF Channel … / frequency … “.
6 Standard organizational phrases
6.3 When it is advisable to change to another VHF Channel / frequency, say:
“Advise (you) change to VHF Channel … / frequency … .”
“Advise(you) try VHF Channel .. / frequency… .”.
6 Standard organizational phrases
6.3.1 When the changing of a VHF Channel / frequency is accepted, say:
“Changing to VHF Channel … / frequency … .”.
9.2 When a message is not properly heard, say:
“Say again (please).”
How can I say numbers for rudder angles?
When rudder angles, e.g. in wheel orders, are given, say:
“Fifteen” for 15 or “Twenty” for 20, etc.
How can I say when possition is related to a mark?
When the position is related to a mark, the mark shall be a well-defined charted object. The bearing shall be in the 360 degress notation from true north and shall be that of the possition FROM the mark
