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Efek area windage

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

Efek area windage 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 Efek area windage?

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

How is Efek area windage used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Efek area windage besar diamati saat mendekat; berikan toleransi ekstra untuk leeway dan pantau heading saat sandar."

Why does Efek area windage matter in maritime?

Efek area windage 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 Efek area windage?

Efek area windage is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Efek area windage belong to?

In this glossary, Efek area windage 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

Efek area windage

Localized example

Efek area windage besar diamati saat mendekat; berikan toleransi ekstra untuk leeway dan pantau heading saat sandar.

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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