Ship Measurement - Dimensions - Draft, air draft, freeboard & underkeel clearance

4 important questions on Ship Measurement - Dimensions - Draft, air draft, freeboard & underkeel clearance

What is loaded draft?

This is the draft of the vessel in laden condition

Why is Saltwater Draft less than Fresh water draft

because of the salinity (zoutgehalte)

What is the UKC (Underkeel Clearance)

Distance between the vessel's keel and the bottom of the sea
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What is Summer Freeboard

The maximum draft in summer(dus in de winter is het wsl Winter freeboard)

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