Maneuvering

Control de Desviación Lateral

Active steering or thruster management to prevent a vessel from swinging away (sheering off) from its intended track or berth during approach.

Quick answer: Active steering or thruster management to prevent a vessel from swinging away (sheering off) from its intended track or berth during approach.

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Quick answer

Active steering or thruster management to prevent a vessel from swinging away (sheering off) from its intended track or berth during approach.

Why it matters

Control de Desviación Lateral 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

Questions and answers

What is Control de Desviación Lateral?

In this glossary, Control de Desviación Lateral refers to: Active steering or thruster management to prevent a vessel from swinging away (sheering off) from its intended track or berth during approach.

How is Control de Desviación Lateral used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Práctico al capitán: Active el control de desviación lateral con el propulsor de proa si el buque se aleja de la línea de aproximación."

Why does Control de Desviación Lateral matter in maritime?

Control de Desviación Lateral 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 Control de Desviación Lateral?

Control de Desviación Lateral is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Control de Desviación Lateral belong to?

In this glossary, Control de Desviación Lateral 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

Active steering or thruster management to prevent a vessel from swinging away (sheering off) from its intended track or berth during approach.

Operational example

Pilot to master: Engage sheer off control using bow thruster if vessel begins to swing away from approach line.

Localized term

Control de Desviación Lateral

Localized example

Práctico al capitán: Active el control de desviación lateral con el propulsor de proa si el buque se aleja de la línea de aproximación.

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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