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Midship Draft

Midship Draft

Created OnFebruary 8, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The draft read at the midship markings. This draft can, and often does, differ from the Mean Draft due to hogging or sagging.

Related:

  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Sag (Sagging)
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Arrived ship
  • Grab discharge
  • Deck

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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