What is Advance Transfer Table?
In this glossary, Advance Transfer Table refers to: A manoeuvring aid providing predicted advance (distance along original track) and transfer (lateral distance) for specific speeds and rudder angles to plan safe turns.
How is Advance Transfer Table used in maritime?
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Master: Consult the advance transfer table; we need 0.3 nm advance and 0.15 nm transfer for a 15-knot, 20-degree rudder turn."
Why does Advance Transfer Table matter in maritime?
Advance Transfer Table 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 Advance Transfer Table?
Advance Transfer Table is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
What category does Advance Transfer Table belong to?
In this glossary, Advance Transfer Table 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.
