SHIP HANDLING - PART 2

Code No: 129

Video Running Time: 17 minutes

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This film describes some of the effects which influence the ship during stopping and low speed manoeuvres. The effects are shown in simple terms using both models and full scale ships.

Forces generated by the interaction of water flow between the ship's hull, propeller and rudder combine to produce the net force often called transverse thrust, which affects the ship's handling characteristics when moving ahead and when moving astern. The film also shows effects experienced when using the hull, propeller and rudder to undertake different slowing and stopping manoeuvres.