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What is Reversing Momentum Check?

Reversing Momentum Check Verification that astern power has arrested forward momentum before changing engine orders during docking sequence.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Reversing Momentum Check” Used in Practice?

Engine room, report when reversing momentum check is complete so we can proceed to dead slow ahead, over.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

Related Maritime English Terms

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What is Reversing Momentum Check?

Verification that astern power has arrested forward momentum before changing engine orders during docking sequence.

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