Other Terms

Question 1

Place where a specific vessel is anchored or is to anchor

Answer 1

Anchor Position

Question 2

(See Way Point)

Answer 2

Calling - in - Point

Question 3

An error has been made in this transmission, the corrected version is. . . . .

Answer 3

“Correction”

Question 4

A route is designated area within definite limits which has been accurately surveyed for clearance of sea bottom and submerged obstacles to aminimu indicated depth of water.

Answer 4

Deep Water Route

Question 5

An Anchor moving over the sea bottom involuntarily because it is no longer preventing the movement of the vessel.

Answer 5

Dragging (of anchor)

Question 6

Vessel moving, under control, with anchor moving along the sea bottom.

Answer 6

Dredging Anchor

Question 7

Depth of waterline to vessel’s bottom, maximum / deepest unless otherwise specified.

Answer 7

Draught (Draft)

Question 8

Brought into service, placed in position.

Answer 8

Established

Question 9

ETA

Answer 9

Estimated Time of Arrival

Question 10

ETD

Answer 10

Estimated Time of Departure

Question 11

Navigable part of waterway

Answer 11

Fairway

Question 12

Mandatory speed in a fairway

Answer 12

Fairway Speed

Question 13

Anchor has its own cable twisted around it or has fouled an obstruction.

Answer 13

Foul (anchor)

Question 14

A vessel restricted in her ability to mancuver by the nature of her work

Answer 14

Hampered Vessel

Question 15

Height of highest point of vessel’s structure above watertine, eg. radar. crane, masthead.

Answer 15

Height

Question 16

Formation of ice on vessels.

Answer 16

Icing

Question 17

Not functioning

Answer 17

Inoperative

Question 18

A designated area between the landward boundary or a traffic separation scheme and the adjacent coast intended for coastal traffic.

Answer 18

Inshore Traffic Zone

Question 19

General term for a navigational mark, e.g. buoy, structure or topographical feature which may be used to fix vessel’s position.

Answer 19

Mark

Question 20

Any Off-shore structure (e.B. a drilling rig, production platform, etc.) which may present a hazard to navigation.

Answer 20

Off-shore Installations

Question 21

A mark or place at which a vessel comes under obligatory entry, or escort procedure (such as for port entry, canal transit or icebreaker escort).

Answer 21

Receiving Point

Question 22

A circular area within definite limits in which traffic moves in a counterclockwise direction around a specified point or zone.

Answer 22

Roundabout

Question 23

A complex of measures concerning route aimed at reducing the risk of casualties, it includes traffic separation scheme, two-way routes, tracks, arca to be avoided, in-shore traffic zones and deep water routes.

Answer 23

Routing

Question 24

A zone or line separating traffic procecding in one direction from traffic proccoding in another direction.

Answer 24

Separation Zone or Line

Question 25

The recommended route to be followed when proceeding betwen predetermined positions

Answer 25

Track

Question 26

Movement of shipping

Answer 26

Traffic

Question 27

An area within definite limits inside which on-way traffic is established

Answer 27

Traffic Lane

Question 28

A scheme which separates traffic proccoding in opposite or nearly opposite directions by the use of a separation zone or line, traffic lanes or other means.

Answer 28

Traffic Separation Scheme

Question 29

An area within definite limits inside which two-way traffic is established

Answer 29

Two-Way Route

Question 30

A vessel proceeding across a fairway/traffic lane/route.

Answer 30

Vessel Crossing

Question 31

A vessel which is proceeding from sea to harbour or dock.

Answer 31

Vessel Inward

Question 32

A vessel which is in the process of leaving a berth or anchorage. When she has entered the navigable fairway, she will be referred to as an outward, inward, crossing or turning vessel).

Answer 32

Vessel Leaving