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(vi)
A 22/Res.918
ANSWER
This indicates that the following message is the reply to a previous question. Comment:
Note that an answer should not contain another question.
Example:
"ANSWER. My present maximum draft is zero seven metres."
(vii)
REQUEST
This indicates that the following message is asking for action from others with respect to the vessel. Comment:
The use of this marker is to signal: I want something to be arranged or provided, e.g. ship´s stores requirements, tugs, permission, etc..
Note:
REQUEST must not be used involving navigation, or to modify COLREGS.
Example:
"REQUEST. I require two tugs."
(viii)
INTENTION
This indicates that the following message informs others about immediate navigational action intended to be taken. Comment:
The use of this message marker is logically restricted to messages announcing navigational actions by the vessel sending this message.
Example:
"INTENTION. I will reduce my speed."
A1/6.1
Phrases for acquiring and providing data for a traffic image
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Acquiring and providing routine traffic data
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What is the name of your vessel and call sign / identification? The name of my vessel is ... , call sign ... / identification ... . Spell the name of your vessel. What is your flag State? My flag State is ... . What is your position? My position is ... . What is your present course and speed? My present course is ... degrees, my speed is ... knots. From what direction are you approaching? I am approaching from ... . What is your port of destination / destination? My port of destination / destination is ... . What was your last port of call? My last port of call was ... . What is your ETA in position ... ? My ETA is ... UTC. What is your ETD from ... ? My ETD from ... is ... UTC.
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