Vessel is headed at an small angle (about 1½ points) with the quay. | |
Approach at slow speed with steady head. | |
The engines are stopped and worked stern when near the berth (1). | |
Head way is checked by stern movement. | |
Headline is passed when near to berth. | |
As the engine is reversed, a swing to starboard is developed. | |
The swing is checked by headline. |