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Effet d’aspiration de berge

Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.

Quick answer: Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.

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Quick answer

Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.

Why it matters

Effet d’aspiration de berge 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 Effet d’aspiration de berge?

In this glossary, Effet d’aspiration de berge refers to: Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.

How is Effet d’aspiration de berge used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "VTS à MV Baltic : réduisez la vitesse et tenez le milieu du chenal, l’effet d’aspiration de berge est fort sur bâbord à cause du dragage récent."

Why does Effet d’aspiration de berge matter in maritime?

Effet d’aspiration de berge 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 Effet d’aspiration de berge?

Effet d’aspiration de berge is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Effet d’aspiration de berge belong to?

In this glossary, Effet d’aspiration de berge 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

Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.

Operational example

VTS to MV Baltic: Reduce speed and steer mid-channel, bank suction effect is strong on port side due to recent dredging.

Localized term

Effet d’aspiration de berge

Localized example

VTS à MV Baltic : réduisez la vitesse et tenez le milieu du chenal, l’effet d’aspiration de berge est fort sur bâbord à cause du dragage récent.

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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