SHIP KNOWLEDGE- DESIGN EXERCISE:              NAME:

QUESTIONS

1 Define a “stable vessel”.

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2 Explain the following terms:

(a)           Measured length

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(b)           Freeboard

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(c)           Forward perpendicular

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(d)           Hydrostatic draft

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(e)           Amidships

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(f)            Centre of gravity.

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(g)           Metacentre.

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(h)           Initial centre of buoyancy.

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