To swing a ship is to slowly steady her on predetermined headings to allow the deviation of the magnetic compass to be determined. . Sometimes down with the ship anchored or secured to a buoy and a tug used to pull her stern around.
Ukujikakajika inqanawa kukuyicothisa ngocoselelo kwindlela ebijolise kuyo ukuvumela uphambuko lwekhampasi enokufunyanwa. Maxa wambi inqanwa ikhuselwa ngokubotshelelwa kwi-ankile okanye kumqondiso odadayo sona isitsali sisetyenziselwa ukutsalela ngapha nagapha.