Maneuvering

Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel

Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.

Quick answer: Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.

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Quick answer

Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.

Why it matters

Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

What is Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel?

In this glossary, Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel refers to: Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.

How is Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Brücke an Schlepper: Wir halten einen kontrollierten Abdriftwinkel von vier Grad, um den Querwind auf Steuerbord achter auszugleichen, kommen."

Why does Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel matter in maritime?

Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel matters because it supports clear communication in Maneuvering contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel?

Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel belong to?

In this glossary, Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel is grouped under Maneuvering. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.

Operational example

Bridge to tugs, we are maintaining a controlled drift angle of four degrees to counter the crosswind on starboard quarter, over.

Localized term

Kontrollierter Abdriftwinkel

Localized example

Brücke an Schlepper: Wir halten einen kontrollierten Abdriftwinkel von vier Grad, um den Querwind auf Steuerbord achter auszugleichen, kommen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Maneuvering

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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