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Module 4

Distances & Manoeuvring Interval

Distances Between Ships

  • Method of Measurement — Distance between adjacent ships is measured between their foremasts, or between navigation bridges of ships without foremasts.
  • Adjacent Ships of Similar Type — Unless otherwise ordered, standard distances when forming a line apply as in the table.
TypeStandard Distance
Very Large Ship1000 yards
Large Ship500 yards
Small Ship300 yards