bank effect
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, bank effect has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Tom Scott (Nov 2023). Explained as a key maritime phenomenon affecting ship handling, especially in narrow canals like the Suez, where the Ever Given incident occurred.
The bank effect is the tendency of the stern of a ship to swing toward the near bank when operating in a river or constricted waterway.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2023 on Tom Scott |
| Field | Maritime Navigation |
Who talks about bank effect on podcasts?
bank effect came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2023 on Tom Scott.
- These tiny ships have a serious purpose on Tom Scott (Nov 2023)