Ship to Ship Interaction - Shiphandling Facts and Rules

Question 1

Ship to Ship Interaction - Head to Head

Answer 1

• approach from mid-channel
• use rudder to compensate for bow cushion
• once ships are abeam let interactive forces bring ships back into mid-channel

Question 2

Ship to Ship Interaction - Overtaking

Answer 2

• reduce speed
• dangerous, avoid if possible
• most dangerous to overtaken vessel (Hooyer pg 95)