A southerly change blows in. Part 1. Seen off Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.

[@carloscornejo8988]

Good morning friends, Australians, thank you for sharing your work I follow your publication, learning, studying, with my computer, Earth Programs. Vessel Position, Technical Characteristics of Vessels, How happy I feel I enjoy this study, with visualization, of your work, Also, I practice English-Spanish Greetings from the end of the world (near Antarctica) Chile

[@geoffcohen613]

The captain of the orange pilot boat, certainly earned his money today. Utmost respect for the skill and danger involved in these manoeuvres.

[@cargoships]

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[@daff.wallace2267]

Thank you!

[@carloscornejo8988]

Hello friends, my Log : Navigation 191224 GOLDEN AUSTRALIS , vessel Sailing in Philippine Sea between , Northern Mariana Islands and Philippines 14°15'56.5"N 135°57'21.6"E , Time : 11:58:47 UTC

[@carloscornejo8988]

Weather conditions, wind, speed, affect fuel consumption and cost of navigation of the GOLDEN AUSTRALIS

[@daff.wallace2267]

Yes, the weather plays a big part.

[@carloscornejo8988]

Hello friends, my Log : GOLDEN AUSTRALIAN VESSEL Korea. ------> AUSTRALIA : PHILIPPINES SEA Navigation 191224 , 11:58:47 UTC Vessel Type: Oil/Chemical Tanker From : Ulsan Korea Destination : Bundaberg Australia Current position : 2024-12-19 11:58:47 UTC, 14.2657, 135.956, course: 151, speed: 12.4

[@davidholder3207]

However does the ships rudder gain authority in winds like that. It must be huge or there are 2 or 3 of them together with bow thrusters.

[@daff.wallace2267]

Bow thrusters are not used at that speed as they would be useless. The propellor pushing water past the rudder gives it steerage. Yes it becomes a skill in this weather to keep a ship with so much windage on course.