Deck General USCG Question #4990 (Set 155)

What effect will bank suction have on a vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — the stern swings towards the bank

Bank suction in restricted waterways accelerates water flow between the vessel's hull and the near bank, generating a localized low-pressure zone that draws the ship's stern directly toward the bank.

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