As navigational and safety communications from ship-to-shore and vice-versa, from ship-to-ship and on board ship must be precise, simple and unambiguous so as to avoid confusion and error, there is a need to standardize the language used. This is of particular importance in the light of an increasing number of internationally trading vessels with crews speaking many different languages, since problems of communications may cause misunderstandings leading to dangers to the vessel, the people on board and the environment.

From the frontispiece: Note: This translation of the Imo Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) has been done with the agreement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) London.

The Organization does not, however, accept any responability for the Italian translation and, in case of doubt, the text of the official IMO publication most prevail.

Unofficial translation edited by Collegio Nazionale Capitani L. C. e M. Compartimento di Napoli.

Languages: English and Italian

Edition: 2023