4.1 Geometry of the ship
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4.1 Geometry of the ship

  4.1.1 Length (L) is the length measured between the aft and forward perpendiculars.

  4.1.2 Midship point is the point on the centreline of a ship midway between the aft and forward perpendiculars.

  4.1.3 Draught (T a ) is the draught at the aft perpendicular.

  4.1.4 Draught (T f ) is the draught at the forward perpendicular.

  4.1.5 Mean draught (T m ) is defined as T m = (T a + T f)/2.

  4.1.6 Trim () is defined as = (T a - T f).

  4.1.7 ∆ is the full load displacement of the ship (tonnes).


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