GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System: VHF, MF/HF, satellite, EPIRB and SART for distress alerting and safety information.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | GMDSS |
| Russian | ГМССБ |
| Romanian | GMDSS |
| Polish | GMDSS |
| Latvian | GMDSS |
| Filipino | GMDSS |
| Indonesian | GMDSS |
| Chinese | 全球海上遇险与安全系统（GMDSS） |
| Croatian | GMDSS |
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Gyro compass and magnetic compassThe gyro shows true north and feeds radar, ECDIS and autopilot; its error is checked every watch, the magnetic compass is the backup.Echo sounder and speed logThe echo sounder measures depth under the keel; the log measures the ship's speed through the water or over the ground.Voyage data recorder (VDR)The ship's “black box”: records position, radar, bridge audio and VHF; after an incident the data must be saved.Passage planBerth-to-berth plan of the voyage with the route, waypoints, safe depths, no-go areas, reporting points and contingency plans.Waypoint and wheel-over pointA waypoint is a point on the planned route where the course changes; the wheel-over point is where the turn must start to reach the new track.Draft (draught) and draft marksDepth of the keel below the waterline, read from the marks at the bow, midships and stern; the mean draft is used for cargo and stability.Freeboard and load lineHeight of the deck edge above the waterline; the load line marks show the deepest the ship may be loaded in each zone and season.Trim and list (heel)Trim is the difference between the drafts aft and forward; list is a steady lean to one side caused by uneven loading.