Problems
It is not easy to close two moving objects smoothly. Therefore seafarers established a few procedures which will be used regarding the sizes and manoeuvrability's of the vessels involved. We can consider three configurations
- Vessels making way, fast approach (1)
- Mother vessel stopped (2)
- Vessels making way, tactful approach (3)
The table below show the required manoeuvre regarding the operation for a few vessels
| Pilot Boat | Supply Vessel | Bunker Barge | Open-sea vessel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Boat | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Supply Vessel | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Bunker Barge | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Open-sea Vessel | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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