Terminology Flashcards
1
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What is light ship?
A
-The weight of the vessel and all equipment with no fuel, passengers,cargo water……
2
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What is Dead weight (DWT)
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- The ships carrying capacity which includes cargo, fuel, water crew and effects.
3
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What is length over all (LOA)
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-The extreme length measured from the most aft point to the most fore point (stem or bulbous bow) of the vessel.
4
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What is the length between perpendiculars (LBP)
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- The distance measured along the summer load line from the aft to fore perpendicular.
- (Lloyd’s Register)
5
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What is the sheer?
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-The longitudinal curve of the vessels decks in a vertical plane.
6
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What is moulded beam/breadth
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-The greatest distance between the inside of plating on the both sides of the vessel.
7
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What is extreme breadth?
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-Measured from one side to the other taking into account any overhang or flare.
8
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What is moulded depth:
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-Measured from the underside of the uppermost deck plating to the inner keel plating.
