UKCVAR
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FEATURE OBJECT ATTRIBUTES
Attribute: Underkeel clearance variable
Acronym: UKCVAR Code: ?
Camel case: underKeelClearanceVariable
Attribute type: Real
Definitions:
A percentage value which is applied to ship's draught to calculate the minimum required distance in still water between the lowest point of the ship's hull and the sea bottom.
References:
Adapted from: IHO S-32, 5th ed., 1994 items 5731, 5732
Example:
+10.5 for a minimum underkeel clearance of 10.5% of ship's draught.
Remark:
UKC is calculated from the vessel's draught and various allowances.
Comment:
The figure at UKCLRN shows an example of the calculation of Gross UKC.
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