A2/3.2 - Manoeuvring

SMCP examples are based on IMO's Standard Marine Communication Phrases adopted by the 22nd Assembly in November 2001 as resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases. The phrases given at this website may not be a complete and accurate version of the original material and the original material may have subsequently been amended.

I require the pilot card / manoeuvring data.

What is the diameter of the turning circle?

The diameter of the turning circle is ... metres.

What is the advance and transfer distance in a crash-stop?

The advance distance is ... kilometres / nautical miles, the transfer distance is ... degrees (in a crash-stop).

How long does it take from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard?

It takes ... seconds (from hard-a-port to hard-a-starboard).

Is the turning effect of the propeller very strong?

Yes, the turning effect (of the propeller) is very strong.

No, the turning effect (of the propeller) is not very strong.

Where is the whistle control?

The whistle control is on the console / on ... .

What notice is required to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed?

... minutes notice is required (to reduce from full sea speed to manoeuvring speed).

Do you have an automatic pilot?

Yes, we have an automatic pilot.

No, we do not have an automatic pilot.

Give ... short / prolonged blast(s) (on the whistle).

Stand by lookout ~ on the bridge ~ on the forwardcastle ~ in the port / starboard wing.

Maintain a speed of ... knots.

What is the (manoeuvring) speed at full / half / slow / dead slow ahead?

The (manoeuvring) speed at full / half / slow / dead slow ahead is ... knots.

What is the full sea speed / fairway speed?

The full sea speed / fairway speed is ... knots.

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