Backing and Filling - Shiphandling Facts and Rules

Question 1

Backing and Filling - rudder use
(MacElrevey)

Answer 1

• do not attempt turn to left with backing and filling
• as ship gains sternway shift rudder from hard right to hard left
• use half ahead and half astern engine orders (MacElrevey pg 12)

Question 2

Backing and Filling - effectiveness
(MacElrevey)

Answer 2

ship can be turned in about 1.5 x ship’s length (MacElrevey pg 12)