Narrow Channel Effects on Ship Handling

This is video 6 in the series of videos on ship handling.
This video discusses the effects of a narrow channel on the handling of ships, in particular about the forces that develop around the ship.
The concepts of bow cushion and bank suction are explained with the use of diagrams,
Students and mariners must watch other videos listed below to enhance knowledge of the topic:
Manoeuvring when approaching a pilot station: • Manoeuvring when appro...
Speed when picking up a pilot: • Speed when picking and...
Manoeuvring in shallow waters: • Manoeuvring in shallow...
Squat and the factors governing it: • What is Squat and the ...
Practical calculation of a ship’s squat: • Practical Calculation ...