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Concepts

Undocking

Undocking covers berth-departure maneuvers where vessel movement, tug assistance, line handling, or local constraints created elevated risk.

Overview

Undocking covers berth-departure maneuvers where vessel movement, tug assistance, line handling, or local constraints created elevated risk.

Common themes

  • tug and line-handling coordination
  • thruster, propulsion, or steering response during berth departure
  • wind and current acting on a lightly controlled vessel
  • tight maneuvering margins near infrastructure or adjacent traffic