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Bow thruster effect on ship's headway 1

by Capt. Hugues Cauvier - published on 14 July 2022 - 896 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Hugues". Originally published on 2022-03-07.

What is causing the forward motion of a stopped vessel using continous bow thruster action?
by Capt. H. Cauvier

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Author: Capt. Hugues Cauvier

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Opinion Bow Truster Effect on Ship's Headway

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When the bow thruster has been in operation for a while, pilots often notice that the ship not only turns but also gains speed. But why is this? Opinion by Capt. Hugues Cauvier.

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