{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Turning basin","description":"A turning basin is the widened area of water in a port or approach channel where a vessel can reverse its heading through 180 degrees without endangering quay structures or other ships. As a rule of thumb its diameter is one and a half to two times the vessel's length; strong wind, current or ice, or a vessel without bow thrusters, requires more room or tug assistance. Alongside water depth and quay length, the turning basin is therefore the third hard limit on the largest vessel a port can hand","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Glosario Logístico Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/es/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/es/glossary/turning-basin","inLanguage":"es","dateModified":"2026-09-09T18:45:54.252963","citation":"PIANC, Harbour Approach Channels – Design Guidelines (Report 121-2014)","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/es/turning-basin","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Turning basin · A turning basin is the widened area of water in a port or approach channel where a vessel can reverse its heading through 180 degrees without endangering quay structures or other ships. · Quelle: PIANC, Harbour Approach Channels – Design Guidelines (Report 121-2014)"}