What is Bank Suction Effect?
Bank Suction Effect Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.
Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
How is “Bank Suction Effect” Used in Practice?
VTS to MV Baltic: Reduce speed and steer mid-channel, bank suction effect is strong on port side due to recent dredging.
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- Deck Officers
- Engine Officers
- Masters
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What is Bank Suction Effect?
Hydrodynamic phenomenon where a vessel navigating close to a bank experiences a suction force pulling the vessel toward the bank due to water velocity difference.
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