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Efecto del área de viento

The influence of the ship’s exposed surface area above the waterline, causing increased drift or leeway under wind pressure.

Quick answer: The influence of the ship’s exposed surface area above the waterline, causing increased drift or leeway under wind pressure.

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Quick answer

The influence of the ship’s exposed surface area above the waterline, causing increased drift or leeway under wind pressure.

Why it matters

Efecto del área de viento matters because it supports clear communication in Nav 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 Efecto del área de viento?

In this glossary, Efecto del área de viento refers to: The influence of the ship’s exposed surface area above the waterline, causing increased drift or leeway under wind pressure.

How is Efecto del área de viento used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Se observó un gran efecto del área de viento en la aproximación; deje margen adicional para la deriva y controle el rumbo de cerca durante el atraque."

Why does Efecto del área de viento matter in maritime?

Efecto del área de viento matters because it supports clear communication in Nav 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 Efecto del área de viento?

Efecto del área de viento is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Efecto del área de viento belong to?

In this glossary, Efecto del área de viento is grouped under Nav. 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

The influence of the ship’s exposed surface area above the waterline, causing increased drift or leeway under wind pressure.

Operational example

Large windage area effect observed on approach; maintain extra allowance for leeway and monitor heading closely while berthing.

Localized term

Efecto del área de viento

Localized example

Se observó un gran efecto del área de viento en la aproximación; deje margen adicional para la deriva y controle el rumbo de cerca durante el atraque.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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