bollard condition

Noun

uncountable

The state of a ship with a propeller operating so as to produce zero or near-zero speed.

Japanese Meaning

船がエンジン（プロペラ作動）を稼働させているものの、実際の進行速度がゼロまたはほぼゼロである状態

The captain ordered full propeller thrust while the tugs held the ship stationary to evaluate the bollard condition.

艦長は曳船に船を抑えさせ、プロペラが船速をゼロまたはほぼゼロにする状態を評価するためにプロペラを全力で回すよう命じた。

Sense（1）

The state of a ship with a propeller operating so as to produce zero or near-zero speed.