UKCFIX

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FEATURE OBJECT ATTRIBUTES


Attribute: Underkeel clearance fixed

Acronym: UKCFIX Code: ?

Camel case: underKeelClearanceFixed

Attribute type: Simple

Data type: Real


Definitions:

A fixed value expressing the minimum required distance in still water between the lowest point of the ship's hull and the sea bottom.


References:

Adapted from IHO Dictionary S-32, Edition 5 1994.


Indication:

Unit: defined in the DUNITS attribute of the M_UNIT meta object class, e.g. metre (m)


Example:

+2.55 for a minimum Underkeel clearance of 2.55 metres.


Remarks:

No remarks.


Distinction:



Justification:
to be completed



Comments:

The figure at UKCLRN shows an example of the calculation of Gross UKC.




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