Vessel Movement Law and Legal Definition
Vessel Movement is the movement of the vessel in the sea caused by the action of the waves. A vessel at sea may move in six different directions at the same time. When the vessel rises or falls in its entirety, the movement is termed as heave. Forward or aft movement of the entire vessel is called surge. A vessel sways when it moves sideways. The rise and fall motion on the width center axis is termed as Pitch. Side to side rocking motion on the length center axis is called roll and port and starboard twisting motion on the vertical center axis is called yaw.
Legal Definition list
- Vessel Identification System
- Vessel Identification Number (VIN)
- Vessel Financing Assistance
- Vessel Engaged on a Foreign Voyage
- Vessel Engaged in Fishing
- Vessel Movement
- Vessel of the United States
- Vessel of War
- Vessel Restricted in Her Ability to Manoeuvre
- Vessel Stability
- Vessel Subject to the Jurisdiction of the United States
