Nav
The direction (set) and speed (drift) of water current affecting the ship’s course and position.
Quick answer: The direction (set) and speed (drift) of water current affecting the ship’s course and position.
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The direction (set) and speed (drift) of water current affecting the ship’s course and position.
Current Set Drift 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, Current Set Drift refers to: The direction (set) and speed (drift) of water current affecting the ship’s course and position.
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Bridge to engine room: 'Current set and drift observed at two knots to northwest; adjust course to maintain track as plotted.'"
Current Set Drift 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.
Current Set Drift is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
In this glossary, Current Set Drift 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 direction (set) and speed (drift) of water current affecting the ship’s course and position.
Bridge to engine room: 'Current set and drift observed at two knots to northwest; adjust course to maintain track as plotted.'
English reference definition
IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
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