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general Standard Marine Communication Phrases Please use the Standard Marine Communication Phrases. INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway. cross INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway. fairway INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway. ADVICE ADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine. stand by ADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine. channel ADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine. WARNING WARNING. Obstruction in fairway. obstruction WARNING. Obstruction in fairway. INFORMATION INFORMATION. MV Hokuto-maru will overtake to the West of you. overtake INFORMATION. MV Hokuto-maru will overtake to the West of you. QUESTION QUESTION. What is your present maximum draft? present QUESTION. What is your present maximum draft? maximum QUESTION. What is your present maximum draft? draft QUESTION. What is your present maximum draft? ANSWER ANSWER. My present maximum draft is zero seven metres. metre/meter ANSWER. My present maximum draft is zero seven metres. REQUEST REQUEST. I require two tugs. require REQUEST. I require two tugs.

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Standard Marine Communication PhrasesPlease use the Standard Marine Communication Phrases.

INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway.

cross INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway.

fairway INSTRUCTION. Do not cross the fairway.

ADVICEADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine.

stand byADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine.

channelADVICE. Stand by on VHF channel six nine.

WARNING WARNING. Obstruction in fairway.

obstruction WARNING. Obstruction in fairway.

INFORMATIONINFORMATION. MV Hokuto-maru will overtake to the West of you.

overtakeINFORMATION. MV Hokuto-maru will overtake to the West of you.

QUESTIONQUESTION. What is your present maximum draft?

presentQUESTION. What is your present maximum draft?

maximumQUESTION. What is your present maximum draft?

draftQUESTION. What is your present maximum draft?

ANSWERANSWER. My present maximum draft is zero seven metres.

metre/meterANSWER. My present maximum draft is zero seven metres.

REQUEST REQUEST. I require two tugs.

require REQUEST. I require two tugs.

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tug REQUEST. I require two tugs.

INTENTION INTENTION. I will reduce my speed.

reduce INTENTION. I will reduce my speed.

radar Is your radar in operation?

operation Is your radar in operation?

vesselADVICE. Do not overtake the vessel North of you.

MAYDAY

PAN-PAN

SECURITE

read How do you read (me)? Over.

signal strength I read you with signal strength one.

bad I read you bad.

poor I read you poor.

fair I read you fair.

good I read you good.

excellent I read you excellent.

frequency Stand by on VHF frequency X.

knotMy present speed is 14 knots -- mistake. Correction, my present speed is 12, 12 knots.

MISTAKEMy present speed is 14 knots -- MISTAKE.. CORRECTION, my present speed is 12, 12 knots.

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CORRECTIONMy present speed is 14 knots -- MISTAKE.. CORRECTION, my present speed is 12, 12 knots.

ready I am ready to receive your message.

REPEATMy draft is 12.6 (one two point six) -- REPEAT -- 12.6 (one two point six) metres.

pointMy draft is 12.6 (one two point six) -- REPEAT -- 12.6 (one two point six) metres.

Say again (please). Say again (please).

dangerousWARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North, 061 degrees 29 minutes West.

wreckWARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North, 061 degrees 29 minutes West.

positionWARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North, 061 degrees 29 minutes West.

degreeWARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North, 061 degrees 29 minutes West.

minuteWARNING. Dangerous wreck in position 15 degrees 34 minutes North, 061 degrees 29 minutes West.

bearingYour position is bearing 137 degrees from Tokyo Light Beacon distance 2.4 nautical miles.

beaconYour position is bearing 137 degrees from Tokyo Light Beacon distance 2.4 nautical miles.

distanceYour position is bearing 137 degrees from Tokyo Light Beacon distance 2.4 nautical miles.

nautical mileYour position is bearing 137 degrees from Tokyo Light Beacon distance 2.4 nautical miles.

Gyro compass course

Magnetic compass course

pilot boat Pilot boat is bearing 215 degrees from you.

buoyBuoy 030 degrees on your port/starboard bow.

starboardBuoy 030 degrees on your port/starboard bow.

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portBuoy 030 degrees on your port/starboard bow.

bowBuoy 030 degrees on your port/starboard bow.

courseMy present course is 035 degrees, my speed is 15 knots.

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)My ETA at Pilot Station is 0830 hours UTC/local time.

hoursMy ETA at Pilot Station is 0830 hours UTC/local time.

UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)My ETA at Pilot Station is 0830 hours UTC/local time.

local timeMy ETA at Pilot Station is 0830 hours UTC/local time.

permissionQUESTION. Do I have permission to enter the fairway?

enterQUESTION. Do I have permission to enter the fairway?

anchor ADVICE. Anchor in anchorage B3.

anchorage ADVICE. Anchor in anchorage B3.

run into … WARNING. You are running into danger.

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vessel information

name of your/my/the vesselWhat is the name of your vessel and call sign/identification?

call sign, identificationWhat is the name of your vessel and call sign/identification?

spell Spell the name of your vessel.

flag state My flag state is Japan/Panama/Liberia.

Panama My flag state is Japan/Panama/Liberia.

Liberia My flag state is Japan/Panama/Liberia.

full speed What is your full speed?

full manoeuvring/maneuvering

speed

What is your full manoeuvring/maneuvering speed?

direction From what direction are you approaching?

approaching From what direction are you approaching?

underway I am ready to get underway.

port of destinationWhat is your port of destination/destination?

destinationWhat is your port of destination/destination?

last port of call My last port of call was Aberdeen.

ETD (Estimated Time of

Departure)What is your ETD from Yokohama?

draft forward My draft forward/aft is 09 metres.

draft aft My draft forward/aft is 09 metres.

freeboardWhat is your freeboard/air draft/under-keel clearance?

air draftWhat is your freeboard/air draft/under-keel clearance?

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vessel information

under-keel clearance (UKC)What is your freeboard/air draft/under-keel clearance?

deficiencyI have the following deficiencies/restrictions.

restrictionI have the following deficiencies/restrictions.

following …I have the following deficiencies/restrictions.

constrain I am constrained by draft.

maximum permitted draft The maximum permitted draft is X metres.

cargo My cargo is crude oil.

goods I do not carry any dangerous goods.

kilogramme, kilogram X kilogrammes/tonnes IMO Class Y.

tonne, ton X kilogrammes/tonnes IMO Class Y.

tanker I am a tanker.

crude oil My cargo is crude oil.

list I have a list to port of X degrees.

even keel I am on even keel.

trim

trimI am trimmed by the head/stern by X metres.

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vessel information

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watch exchange

Midships

Port/Starboard X

Hard-a-port/starboard

Ease to X

Staedy as she goes

Meet her

Steady

Nothing to port/starboard

answer the wheelReport if she does not answer the wheel

Finished with the wheel, no more

steering

Port/Starboard, steer X Starboard, steer 082 (zero eight two)

thruster Bow thruster full to port

I/You have the watch now.

on … courseA vessel is on the [opposite/same] course.

pass A vessel is passing on port side.

crossA vessel is crossing from starboard side.

Collision Avoidance Regulations

give way We have altered course to give way.

stand on The vessel is standing on.

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alter We have altered course to give way.

constantThe bearing to the vessel in X degrees is constant.

completeI will complete the manoeuvre/maneuver.

manoeuvre (英), maneuver (米)I will complete the manoeuvre/maneuver.

heavy traffic There is heavy traffic in the area.

targetThere are no dangerous targets on the radar.

tidal currentA strong tidal current is setting X degrees.

force The wind is D, force Beaufort X.

Beaufort The wind is D, force Beaufort X.

increaseThe wind increased within the last X hours.

decreaseThe wind decreased within the last X hours.

barometer The barometer is steady.

Steady The barometer is steady.

riseThe barometer is dropping/rising rapidly.

dropThe barometer is dropping/rising rapidly.

rapidlyThe barometer is dropping/rising rapidly.

standing orderTake notice of changes in the standing orders.

master (英), captain (米)

captain

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chief/second/third mate

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anchoring

clear of … You must anchor clear of fairway.

prohibit Anchoring is prohibited.

heave up You must heave up anchor.

be at anchor You are at anchor in a wrong position.

crewHave your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks.

on stand byHave your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks.

embarkHave your crew on stand by for heaving up anchor when the pilot embarks.

arriveYou have permission to anchor until the tuges arrive.

obstruct You are obstructing other traffic.

traffic You are obstructing other traffic.

drag I am dragging anchor.

dredge Do not dredge anchor.

let go Stand by starboard anchor for letting go.

walk out/backWalk back port anchor one and a half shackles.

shackleWalk back port anchor one and a half shackles.

slack out Slack out the cable.

cable Slack out the cable.

check Check the cable.

hold on Hold on the starboard cable.

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leadThe cable is leading ahead/astern/to port/to starboard/round the bow/up and down.

round the bowThe cable is leading ahead/astern/to port/to starboard/round the bow/up and down.

up and downThe cable is leading ahead/astern/to port/to starboard/round the bow/up and down.

grow The cable is slack/tight/coming tight.

slack The cable is slack/tight/coming tight.

tight The cable is slack/tight/coming tight.

coming tight The cable is slack/tight/coming tight.

hold The anchor is holding.

brought up She is brought up in position P.

switch on Switch on the anchor light.

anchor light Switch on the anchor light.

hoist Hoist the anchor ball.

anchor ball Hoist the anchor ball.

windlass Put the windlass in gear.

in gear Put the windlass in gear.

Attention.

turn Turn in cables.

aweighThe anchor is aweigh/clear of the water/home/foul/secured.

homeThe anchor is aweigh/clear of the water/home/foul/secured.

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anchoring

foulThe anchor is aweigh/clear of the water/home/foul/secured.

securedThe anchor is aweigh/clear of the water/home/foul/secured.

clear The cable is clear.

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entering_leaving port

berth, dock You will berth/dock at T UTC.

berth Your berth will be clear at T UTC.

proceed Your orders are changed to proceed to X.

turn Vessel is turning in position X.

delay … Berthing has been delayed by X hours.

make fast Your vessel is in position -- make fast.

propeller Keep the propeller clear.

fender Fenders are on the berth.

alongside We will moor alongside/to dolphins.

moor We will moor alongside/to dolphins.

dolphin We will moor alongside/to dolphins.

send … ashore Send the heaving line ashore.

heaving line Have the heaving lines ready forward and aft.

linesmanThe linesman will use shackles/lashings for securing the mooring.

shackleThe linesman will use shackles/lashings for securing the mooring.

lashingThe linesman will use shackles/lashings for securing the mooring.

lead Use the starboard quarter lead.

send out … Send out the head line.

tension winch We have tension winches forward and aft.

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entering_leaving port

heave on … heave on the X line/spring.

pick up … Pick up the slack on the X line/spring.

slack away Slack away the X line/spring.

Heave away.

Finished with

manoeuvring

stations.

single up … Single up the Aft Spring.

towing line Let go the towing line.

port regulationsYou must take X tugs according to port regulations.

tug service Tug services have been suspended until T D.

suspend … Tug services have been suspended until T D.

resume … Tug services were resumed at T D.

push The tugs will push/pull.

pull The tugs will push/pull.

fairlead Use the fairlead on starboard bow.

bitt Put the eye of the towing line on bitts.

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pilotage

pilotage Pilotage is compulsory.

compulsory Pilotage is compulsory.

Pilotage

Exemption

Certificate

I am (a) holder of Pilotage Exemption Cerftificate.

on station The pilot boat is not on station.

pilot transfer Change to VHF channel X for pilot transfer.

shore-based

navigational

assistance

Do you accept shore-based navigational assistance from pilot?

inwardFollow the pilot boat inward where the pilot will embark.

pilot ladder You must rig another pilot ladder.

rig … You must rig another pilot ladder.

spreader The pilot ladder has broken spreaders.

discharge Move the pilot ladder clear of discharge.

accommodation

ladder

Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder.

hoist Rig the pilot ladder alongside hoist.

man rope Man ropes not required.

correct Correct the list of the vessel.

lee Make a lee on your port/starboard side.

Put helm hard to

port/starboard.

embarkation Embarkation is not possible.

boarding

arrangement

Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS Regulations.

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pilotage

comply with …Boarding arrangements do not comply with SOLAS Regulations.

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VTS_communication

shore-based radar assistance Is shore-based radar assistance available?

obtainMy position was obtained by GPS/RADAR/cross-bearing/astronomical observation.

cross-bearingMy position was obtained by GPS/RADAR/cross-bearing/astronomical observation.

astronomical observationMy position was obtained by GPS/RADAR/cross-bearing/astronomical observation.

locate I have located you on my radar screen.

radar contact I have lost radar contact.

radar reference lineYou are on the radar reference line of the fairway.

reporting point MV N has reported at reporting point X.

ingoing MV N is ingoing/outgoing.

outgoing MV N is ingoing/outgoing.

reciprocal MV N is on a reciprocal course.

movementVessel West of you is obstructing your movements.

not under command Vessel North of you is not under command.

trackYour track is parallel with/diverging from/converging to the reference line.

parallel with …Your track is parallel with/diverging from/converging to the reference line.

diverge from …Your track is parallel with/diverging from/converging to the reference line.

converge to …Your track is parallel with/diverging from/converging to the reference line.

course to make good Course to make good is X degrees.

shallow water Shallow water D of you.

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submerged wreck Submerged wreck D of you.

fog bank Fog bank D of you.

defective Bridge is defective.

traffic clearance Traffic clearance (has been) granted.

traffic lane You have permission to enter the traffic lane.

traffic route You have permission to enter the traffic route.

emergency anchorage Proceed to the emergency anchorage.

action Your actions will be reported to the Authorities.

the Authorities Your actions will be reported to the Authorities.

navigational instrumentHave all navigational instruments in operation before entering this area.

navigation light Your navigation lights are not visible.

visible Your navigation lights are not visible.

recoverRecover your fishing gear. You are fishing in the fairway.

fishing gearRecover your fishing gear. You are fishing in the fairway.

fairway approachLarge vessel is leaving the fairway. Keep clear of the fairway approach.

net Nets with/without buoys in this area.

deviate from …Your course is deviating from the radar reference line.

disabledPass East of (a) disabled/anchored/ingoing/outgoing vessel.

obscured areaMV N is approaching obscured area X. Approaching vessels acknowledge.

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acknowledgeMV N is approaching obscured area X. Approaching vessels acknowledge.

close up on …You must close up on/drop back from the vessel ahead of you.

drop back from …You must close up on/drop back from the vessel ahead of you.

convoy You will join convoy X at T UTC.

canal You will enter canal at T UTC.

lock You will enter lock at T UTC.

transit Transit will begin at T UTC.

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distress_communications

on fire I am on fire after explosion.

explosion I am on fire after explosion.

deckFire is on deck/engine room/hold/superstructure/accommodation.

engine roomFire is on deck/engine room/hold/superstructure/accommodation.

holdFire is on deck/engine room/hold/superstructure/accommodation.

superstructureFire is on deck/engine room/hold/superstructure/accommodation.

accommodationFire is on deck/engine room/hold/superstructure/accommodation.

under control Fire is under control.

fire fighting assistance I require fire fighting assistance.

fire pump I require fire pumps.

breathing apparatusI require breathing apparatus. Smoke is toxic.

toxicI require breathing apparatus. Smoke is toxic.

foam extinguisher I require foam extinguishers.

CO2 extinguisher I require CO2 extinguishers.

injured person2 persons suffered severe burns/gas poisoning.

burn2 persons suffered severe burns/gas poisoning.

gas poisoning2 persons suffered severe burns/gas poisoning.

casualty Number of casualties: X.

flood I am flooding below water line.

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make water I am making water.

in critical condition I am in critical condition.

collide with …I have collided with (an) unknown vessel/unknown object/seamark N/iceberg.

unknownI have collided with (an) unknown vessel/unknown object/seamark N/iceberg.

seamarkI have collided with (an) unknown vessel/unknown object/seamark N/iceberg.

icebergI have collided with (an) unknown vessel/unknown object/seamark N/iceberg.

damageI have minor/major damage above/below water line.

at slow speed I can only proceed at slow speed.

aground I went aground at high/half/low water.

high water I went aground at high/half/low water.

half water I went aground at high/half/low water.

low water I went aground at high/half/low water.

grounding Risk of grounding at low water.

uncharted Warning. Uncharted rocks in position P.

jettison I will jettison cargo to refloat.

refloat I will jettison cargo to refloat.

beach Can you beach?

bunker I will transfer bunkers to stop listing.

capsize I am in danger of capsizing.

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distress_communications

sink I am sinking after collision.

abandonCrew of MV N must abandon vessel after grounding/piracy/armed attack.

piracyCrew of MV N must abandon vessel after grounding/piracy/armed attack.

armed attackCrew of MV N must abandon vessel after grounding/piracy/armed attack.

adrift I am adrift.

drift I am drifting at X knots to D.

under attack I am under attack of pirates.

pirate I am under attack of pirates.

military assistance I require military assistance.

mass disease I have problems with mass disease.

overboard I have lost person overboard in position P.

in vicinity of …All vessels in vicinity of position P, keep sharp lookout and report to X.

lookoutAll vessels in vicinity of position P, keep sharp lookout and report to X.

aircraftAircraft ETA within X hours to assist in search.

pick up … I located/picked up persons in position P.

condition (The) condition of persons (are) good/bad.

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SART

EPIRB My EPIRB is switched on.

switch on … My EPIRB is switched on.

inadvertentlyI inadvertently transmitted a DSC distress alert.

transmitI inadvertently transmitted a DSC distress alert.

DSC distress alertI inadvertently transmitted a DSC distress alert.

lifeboat I will launch X life rafts with Y persons.

life raft How many life rafts will you launch?

life jacket

launch I will launch X life rafts with Y persons.

weather situationWhat is the weather situation in your position?

sea Smooth/Moderate/Rough/High sea from D.

swell Slight/Moderate/Heavy swell from D.

abnormallyWarning! (There are/is) uncharted rocks/Ice/Abnormally low tides/mines.

mineWarning! (There are/is) uncharted rocks/Ice/Abnormally low tides/mines.

act I will act as On-scene Co-ordinator.

on-scene I will act as On-scene Co-ordinator.

co-ordinator I will act as On-scene Co-ordinator.

the following … I will show (the) following signals/lights.

distress position I cannot proceed to the distress position.

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SART

rescueVessels are advised to proceed to position P to start rescue.

carry out …Carry out search pattern X starting at 1645 hours.

search patternCarry out search pattern X starting at 1645 hours.

initial courseInitial course X degrees, search speed Y knots.

search speedInitial course X degrees, search speed Y knots.

radar search Carry out radar search.

allocate MV N (has been) allocated track number X.

adjustMV N, adjust interval between vessels to X nautical miles.

intervalMV N, adjust interval between vessels to X nautical miles.

track spacing Adjust track spacing to X kilometres.

leg Alter course for next leg of track now.

negative The result of search was negative.

sight Sighted vessel in position P.

survivor Try to obtain information from survivors.

obtain … Try to obtain information from survivors.

proceed with …You may stop search and proceed with voyage.

medical assistance I require medical assistance.

hospital transfer I require boat for hospital transfer.

radio medical advice. I require radio medical advice.

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arrange for …I will arrange for radio medical advice on VHF channel 6.

rendezvousI can make rendezvous in position P within X hours.

identification signalI am making identification signals by smoke/search light/flags/signalling lamp.

smokeI am making identification signals by smoke/search light/flags/signalling lamp.

search lightI am making identification signals by smoke/search light/flags/signalling lamp.

signalling lampI am making identification signals by smoke/search light/flags/signalling lamp.

relative wind directionWhat is the relative wind direction in degrees and knots?

indicate … MV N, indicate the landing/pick-up area.

landing area MV N, indicate the landing/pick-up area.

pick-up area MV N, indicate the landing/pick-up area.

rescue basketMV N, I will use rescue sling/basket/net/litter/seat.

rescue netMV N, I will use rescue sling/basket/net/litter/seat.

rescue litterMV N, I will use rescue sling/basket/net/litter/seat.

rescue seatMV N, I will use rescue sling/basket/net/litter/seat.

rescue slingMV N, I will use rescue sling/basket/net/litter/seat.

receive … I am ready to receive you.

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urgency_safety_communications

with difficultyWhat problems do you have? -- I am manoeuvring with difficulty.

substanceI have lost dangerous substance of IMO-Class X in position P.

containerContainers/Barrels/Drums/Bags with dangerous goods of IMO-Class X (are) adrift near position P.

barrelContainers/Barrels/Drums/Bags with dangerous goods of IMO-Class X (are) adrift near position P.

drumContainers/Barrels/Drums/Bags with dangerous goods of IMO-Class X (are) adrift near position P.

spillI am spilling dangerous goods of IMO-Class X in position P.

oil clearance assistanceI require oil clearance assistance. Danger of pollution.

radiation I am dangerous source of radiation.

ice-breaker assistance I require ice-breaker assistance.

stability I have stability problems. Heavy icing.

icing I have stability problems. Heavy icing.

the latestWhat is the latest gale/storm/tropical storm warning?

galeWhat is the latest gale/storm/tropical storm warning?

storm areaWhat is the latest gale/storm/tropical storm warning?

tropical stormWhat is the latest gale/storm/tropical storm warning?

issue Gale/storm warning was issued at T UTC.

veer Wind is veering/backing.

back Wind is veering/backing.

hurricane

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

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urgency_safety_communications

tropical cyclone

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

tornado

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

willy-willy

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

typhoon

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

atmospheric pressure What is the atmospheric pressure in your position?

central pressure

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

millibar

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

hPascal

Tropical storm warning at T UTC. Hurricane/Tropical cyclone/Tornado/Willy-willy/Typhoon N with central pressure of M millibars/hPascals located in position P. Present movement D at X knots.

storm areaWhat maximum winds are expected in the storm area?

safe semicircleMaximum winds of X knots expected in the safe/dangerous semicircle.

dangerous semicircleMaximum winds of X knots expected in the safe/dangerous semicircle.

radiusWinds of Y knots within radius of W miles of centre. Seas moderate/rough/high/over Z metres.

barometric changeThe barometric change in my position is X millibars/hPascals per hour/within last Y hours..

sea state What is the sea state in your position?

tsunamiA tsunami/An abnormal wave is expected by T UTC.

abnormal waveA tsunami/An abnormal wave is expected by T UTC.

mist Visibility is restricted by mist/fog/snow/dust/rain.

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urgency_safety_communications

fog Visibility is restricted by mist/fog/snow/dust/rain.

dust Visibility is restricted by mist/fog/snow/dust/rain.

variable Visibility is increasing/decreasin/variable.

ice situationIce situation is not expected to change in area around X.

floating iceNavigation is dangerous in area around X due to floating ice/pack ice/iceberg(s).

pack iceNavigation is dangerous in area around X due to floating ice/pack ice/iceberg(s).

icebergNavigation is dangerous in area around X due to floating ice/pack ice/iceberg(s).

thicknessThickness of ice is expected to increase in your position.

high-poweredNavigation in this area is only possible for high-powered vessels of strong construction.

strong constructionNavigation in this area is only possible for high-powered vessels of strong construction.

tide The present tide is X metres above/below datum.

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navigational_warning

unlitX (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is unlit/unreliable.

unreliableX (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is unlit/unreliable.

damage …X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is damaged/destroyed.

destroy …X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is damaged/destroyed.

off stationX (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is off station/missing.

missingX (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is off station/missing.

remove …X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is (temporarily) removed/discontinued.

temporarilyX (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is (temporarily) removed/discontinued.

discontinue …X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P is (temporarily) removed/discontinued.

establish …X (charted name of light/buoy) Y (full characteristics) establihsed/re-established in position P.

re-establish …X (charted name of light/buoy) Y (full characteristics) establihsed/re-established in position P.

fog signalFog signal X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P inoperative.

inoperativeFog signal X (charted name of light/buoy) in position P inoperative.

superbuoySuperbuoy/Mine/Unlit derelict vessel/X container(s) adrift in vicinity P at TD.

mineSuperbuoy/Mine/Unlit derelict vessel/X container(s) adrift in vicinity P at TD.

derelic vesselSuperbuoy/Mine/Unlit derelict vessel/X container(s) adrift in vicinity P at TD.

GPS satelliteGPS satellite X unusable from TD1 to TD2.

unusableGPS satellite X unusable from TD1 to TD2.

off airLORAN station X off air from TD1 to TD2.

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restorationCancel one hour after time of restoration.

unchartedUncharted reef/rock/shoal reported/located in position P.

reefUncharted reef/rock/shoal reported/located in position P.

rockUncharted reef/rock/shoal reported/located in position P.

shoalUncharted reef/rock/shoal reported/located in position P.

cable operation

Cable/Pipeline operations by N along line joining P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2. Wide berth requested. Contact via GHF channel X.

pipeline operation

Cable/Pipeline operations by N along line joining P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2. Wide berth requested. Contact via GHF channel X.

seismic surveySeismic survey/Hydrographic operations/Salvage operations by N from TD1 to TD2 in P.

hydrographic operationSeismic survey/Hydrographic operations/Salvage operations by N from TD1 to TD2 in P.

salvage operationSeismic survey/Hydrographic operations/Salvage operations by N from TD1 to TD2 in P.

survey vesselSurvey vessel N towing X seismic cable in area bound by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

seismic cableSurvey vessel N towing X seismic cable in area bound by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

hazardous operationHazardous operations by N in vicinity P from TD1 to TD2.

current metreCurrent metres/Hydrographic instruments moored in P.

hydrographic instrumentCurrent metres/Hydrographic instruments moored in P.

diving operationDiving/Dredging operations by vessel N from TD1 to TD2 in position P.

dredging operationDiving/Dredging operations by vessel N from TD1 to TD2 in position P.

transshipment Transshipment of X in position P.

spill …I am spilling oil/chemicals in position P.

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chemicalI am spilling oil/chemicals in position P.

leak …I am leaking gas in position P. Do not pass to windward.

oil clearance operationOil clearance operations near MV N in position P.

platformPlatform X reported/established in position P at TD.

gunnery exercise

[Gunnery/Rocket firing/Missile/Torpedo/Underwater ordnance] exercises in area bounded by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

rocket firing exercise

[Gunnery/Rocket firing/Missile/Torpedo/Underwater ordnance] exercises in area bounded by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

missile exercise

[Gunnery/Rocket firing/Missile/Torpedo/Underwater ordnance] exercises in area bounded by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

torpedo exercise

[Gunnery/Rocket firing/Missile/Torpedo/Underwater ordnance] exercises in area bounded by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

underwater ordnance exercise

[Gunnery/Rocket firing/Missile/Torpedo/Underwater ordnance] exercises in area bounded by P1 and P2 from TD1 to TD2.

mine clearing operationMine clearing operations from TD1 to TD2 in area bound by P1 and P2.

foul …Fishing gear has fouled my propeller(s).

oil spillLocated oil spill in position P extending X by Y metres to D.

dump …Located a vessel dumping chemicals/waste/X in position P.

incinerateLocated a vessel incinerating chemicals/waste/X in position P.

wasteLocated a vessel incinerating chemicals/waste/X in position P.

polluterI can identify the polluter. The polluter is MV N.

spillage I have accidental spillage of oil.

oil clearance assistance I require oil clearance assistance.

floating boomI require [floating booms/oil dispersants/X].

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oil dispersantI require [floating booms/oil dispersants/X].