Maneuvering

Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica

Side-force generated by propeller rotation causing yaw, especially stern kick to port or starboard when powering ahead or astern.

Quick answer: Side-force generated by propeller rotation causing yaw, especially stern kick to port or starboard when powering ahead or astern.

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Quick answer

Side-force generated by propeller rotation causing yaw, especially stern kick to port or starboard when powering ahead or astern.

Why it matters

Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica 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 Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica?

In this glossary, Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica refers to: Side-force generated by propeller rotation causing yaw, especially stern kick to port or starboard when powering ahead or astern.

How is Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Comandante al timoniere, prevedere l’effetto trasversale dell’elica che spinge la poppa a sinistra con elica destrorsa a lento avanti, passo."

Why does Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica matter in maritime?

Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica 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 Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica?

Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica belong to?

In this glossary, Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica 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

Side-force generated by propeller rotation causing yaw, especially stern kick to port or starboard when powering ahead or astern.

Operational example

Master to helmsman, anticipate transverse propeller effect kicking stern to port when applying slow ahead on right-handed propeller, over.

Localized term

Effetto Trasversale dell’Elica

Localized example

Comandante al timoniere, prevedere l’effetto trasversale dell’elica che spinge la poppa a sinistra con elica destrorsa a lento avanti, passo.

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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