Maneuvering
Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.
Quick answer: Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.
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Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.
Controlled Drift Angle 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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In this glossary, Controlled Drift Angle refers to: Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Bridge to tugs, we are maintaining a controlled drift angle of four degrees to counter the crosswind on starboard quarter, over."
Controlled Drift Angle 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.
Controlled Drift Angle is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Controlled Drift Angle is grouped under Maneuvering. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.
Intentional small leeway angle set between vessel heading and track to counter cross-wind or current during approach.
Bridge to tugs, we are maintaining a controlled drift angle of four degrees to counter the crosswind on starboard quarter, over.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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