Nautical Term: WIPON
Definition of WIPON
WIPON, an abbreviation for Whether In Port Or Not, refers to a situation where a navigational warning or hazard applies, regardless of whether the vessel is in port or out at sea.
For instance, consider a situation where a harbor entrance is closed due to the presence of an underwater hazard, such as a sunken ship or an unexpectedly shallow area. In this scenario, the navigational warning would apply Whether In Port Or Not, meaning that all vessels, whether they are in the harbor waiting to enter or out at sea far from the danger, would need to be aware of the navigational warning and adjust their navigation accordingly to avoid the underwater hazard.
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