Table 6 Turning radius of part types of ships with maximum rudder angle and Minimum turning radius of part types of vehicles.
Ship Type | Turning radius with maximum rudder angle (L is Ship Length) | Vehicle Type | Minimum turning radius (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
Large cargo ship | (5–6.5)L | Mini car | 4.5 |
Small and medium sized cargo ships | (4–5)L | Compact car | 6 |
Tanker | (2.5–7.5)L | Light vehicle | 6.5–8 |
Large passenger ship | (7.5–8)L | Medium sized car | 8–12 |
Small and medium sized passenger ships | (4–5)L | Articulated vehicle | 10.5–12.5 |
Large passenger and cargo ships | (5–7)L | Ordinary fire truck | 9 |
Small and medium passenger and cargo ships | (4–5)L | Large fire truck | 12 |
Tug | (1.5–3)L | Special fire truck | 16–20 |
