Bow cushion and bank suction effect: Occurs in narrow channels near proximities of banks.

There is a tendency for the bow of a ship to be pushed away from the bank, called bow cushion. The ship moves bodily towards the bank, which appears at the stern, called bank suction. Caused by the restricted flow of water on the bank's side. Velocity of water to the bank increases and pressure reduces. Results in drop of water level towards the bank. As a result, a thrust is set up towards bank. A vessel approaching to the bank will have to apply helm to the bank and reduce speed to prevent the sheer from developing. Canal effect: Water level drops towards a bank. Vessel heels towards bank to displace constant volume. Varies as the square of speed. Corrective helm to be applied.