Stability Flashcards
1
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What is Displacement?
A
The weight of the vessel measured in tonnes
2
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What is light displacement?
A
The weight of the ship when empty of all stores, cargo, ballast, fuel, water, crew, etc
3
Q
What is Deadweight?
A
The difference between light displacement and current displacement
4
Q
What is GT (Gross Tonnage)?
A
The ships total internal volume
5
Q
What is NT (Net Tonnage)?
A
The total volume of cargo carrying spaces (GT minus space unavailable for cargo)
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