Maritime English
Maneuvering

What is Reversing Momentum Check?

Reversing Momentum Check Verification manoeuvre carried out to ensure the vessel’s astern power can promptly overcome residual forward momentum before final approach or emergency stop.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Reversing Momentum Check” Used in Practice?

VTS: Aurora, conduct a reversing momentum check before entering the basin and report astern power ready on VHF channel one-three.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

Reversing Momentum CheckDead Slow AsternCPP Negative PitchEngine Load Response

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What is Reversing Momentum Check?

Verification manoeuvre carried out to ensure the vessel’s astern power can promptly overcome residual forward momentum before final approach or emergency stop.

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