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Prior to 1969, the code was much more extensive, covering a wider range of messages and including a list of five-letter codes for every prominent maritime location in the world. Since 1969, it has been reduced to focus on navigation and safety, including a medical section. Signals can be sorted into three groups:
"My vessel is 'healthy' and I request free pratique." R Romeo: Gules, a cross or: No ICS meaning as single flag. Prior to 1969: "The way is off my ship; you may feel your way past me." Distance (range) in nautical miles. S Sierra: Argent, an inescutcheon azure "I am operating astern propulsion." [b] Speed (velocity) in knots T Tango
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The IMO's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes maritime safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping. IMO is governed by an assembly of members which meets every two years. [2]
An Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) is a digital representation of a real-world geographical area for the purpose of Marine navigation.Real-world objects and areas of navigational significance, or to a lesser degree - informational significance, are portrayed through Raster facsimiles of traditional paper charts; or more commonly through vector images, which are able to scale their relative ...
Hull classification symbol (Canada) Pennant number – United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries Tactical number - a number painted on the hull of a military ship, for identification either during combat or peacetime.
To ensure safety at sea and prevent damage to property, personnel and environment.; In order to comply with the ISM Code, the Company operating the vessel has to be audited first (after they submit their Safety Management System Manual (SMS) and is approved by Flag Administration or Recognized Organization (RO).
In circumstances and situations there are certain methods and systems that are used as benchmarks, guidelines or protocols for communication, measurement, orientation, reference for information, science, symbols and time. These standards are employed to universally convey meaning, classification and to relate details of information.