Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
make a pipe over the 21 MC
English answer:
make an announcement over the captain's announcement system
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Sarah Bessioud
Feb 25, 2011 05:47
13 yrs ago
English term
make a pipe over the 21 MC
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Ships, Sailing, Maritime
sailors’ jargon
This cryptic phrase is used in a report written by a Coast Guard officer regarding the boarding of a vessel suspected of smuggling narcotics.
Can someone clarify this cryptic phrase for me?
Many thanks in advance,
Manuel
Can someone clarify this cryptic phrase for me?
Many thanks in advance,
Manuel
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Mar 2, 2011 06:40: Sarah Bessioud Created KOG entry
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Sarah Bessioud
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make an announcement over the captain's announcement system
"Make a pipe over" means that the person makes an announcement or sends a message over the 21MC. An MC is a ship's announcement system, with the 21 MC referring to the system reserved for the captain.
See page 488 http://books.google.de/books?id=nSBfQ0WMKEAC&pg=PA488&lpg=PA...
See page 488 http://books.google.de/books?id=nSBfQ0WMKEAC&pg=PA488&lpg=PA...
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| Thanks a million, Jeux. A clear explanation and very helpful link. Manuel |
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