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Bank suction occurs when a vessel travels too close to an underwater bank at high speeds. This causes the water level to drop between the vessel and bank, pulling the vessel sideways into the low pressure area. It also causes a twisting effect as the bow waves reflect off the bank. To counter these effects, captains should reduce speed and steer slightly away from the bank while also applying rudder toward the bank for balance. If the vessel gets too close to the bank at high speeds, bank suction can overpo

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Edi Unusic

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