Nav
The perpendicular distance between a vessel's actual position and the planned track line, used for navigation accuracy.
Quick answer: The perpendicular distance between a vessel's actual position and the planned track line, used for navigation accuracy.
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The perpendicular distance between a vessel's actual position and the planned track line, used for navigation accuracy.
Cross Track Error 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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In this glossary, Cross Track Error refers to: The perpendicular distance between a vessel's actual position and the planned track line, used for navigation accuracy.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Bridge to navigation officer: Cross track error is exceeding limits, adjust course two degrees to port to regain planned track."
Cross Track Error 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.
Cross Track Error is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Cross Track Error is grouped under Nav. 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.
The perpendicular distance between a vessel's actual position and the planned track line, used for navigation accuracy.
Bridge to navigation officer: Cross track error is exceeding limits, adjust course two degrees to port to regain planned track.
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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