1.3 The Principal Dimensions of a Ship

Question 1

Moulded surface

Answer 1

The inner dimensions of the hull, which are smooth in contrast to the outer surface.

Question 2

Moulded dimensions

Answer 2

Dimensions taken from the moulded surface.

Question 3

dimensions qualified as “extreme”

Answer 3

Dimensions taken from the outer surface of the hull.

Question 4

Baseline

Answer 4

The lowest line perpendicular to the summer load waterline that goes through the lowest point of the vessel, where the x-axis starts.

Question 5

Before dimensions you…

Answer 5

must have a reference waterline called load waterline, which usually is the designed summer load line.

Question 6

The FPs lack of consistency is:

Answer 6

It is drawn on the outside of the stern (the outer surface?)

Question 7

Length between perpendiculars, L_PP

Answer 7

Distance between FP and AP.

Question 8

Length overall submerged, L_OS

Answer 8

Maximum length between the submerged hull parallell to the designed load line.