Flat wake speed

Flat wake speed means the minimum required speed to leave a flat wave disturbance close astern a moving vessel yet maintain steerageway, but in no case in excess of 5 statute miles per hour.

Source

36 CFR § 1.4

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Scoping language

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter, unless modified by the definitions for a specific part or regulation:

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