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เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว

The distance perpendicular to the original track between tangents of the vessel’s path when executing a steady-turn at a given rudder angle and speed, usually expressed in ship lengths or cables.

Quick answer: The distance perpendicular to the original track between tangents of the vessel’s path when executing a steady-turn at a given rudder angle and speed, usually expressed in ship lengths or cables.

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Quick answer

The distance perpendicular to the original track between tangents of the vessel’s path when executing a steady-turn at a given rudder angle and speed, usually expressed in ship lengths or cables.

Why it matters

เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว 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.

Editorial context

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว?

In this glossary, เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว refers to: The distance perpendicular to the original track between tangents of the vessel’s path when executing a steady-turn at a given rudder angle and speed, usually expressed in ship lengths or cables.

How is เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "พวงมาลัย: เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยวในการ์ดไพลอตคือ 8 สายเคเบิล ตรวจให้แน่ใจว่าไม่มีการจราจรในรัศมีนั้นก่อนเลี้ยวฉุกเฉินซ้าย"

Why does เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว matter in maritime?

เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว 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 เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว?

เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว belong to?

In this glossary, เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว 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.

Definition

The distance perpendicular to the original track between tangents of the vessel’s path when executing a steady-turn at a given rudder angle and speed, usually expressed in ship lengths or cables.

Operational example

Helmsman: Note turning circle diameter on the pilot card is eight cables; ensure no traffic is inside that radius before commencing emergency turn to port.

Localized term

เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยว

Localized example

พวงมาลัย: เส้นผ่านศูนย์กลางวงเลี้ยวในการ์ดไพลอตคือ 8 สายเคเบิล ตรวจให้แน่ใจว่าไม่มีการจราจรในรัศมีนั้นก่อนเลี้ยวฉุกเฉินซ้าย

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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