In the concept of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water
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Option A: Water depth of less than twice a vessel’s draft
Shallow water effects significantly alter vessel hydrodynamic performance, squat, and steering control. Naval architecture and bridge resource management standards define shallow water as any depth less than twice the vessel's draft, where return flow velocity increases markedly.
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Shallow water effects significantly alter vessel hydrodynamic performance, squat, and steering control. Naval architecture and bridge resource management standards define shallow water as any depth less than twice the vessel's draft, where return flow velocity increases markedly.
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