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Vessel Draft Calculations

1. Loaded Condition Draft:


o Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): 60,000 metric tons
o Displacement: The displacement of the vessel when fully loaded is equal to the
deadweight plus the lightweight (the weight of the ship itself). For this example,
we will assume a typical lightweight of about 30,000 metric tons for a bulk
carrier of this size.
o Total Displacement:
Total Displacement=DWT+Lightweight=60,000+30,000=90,000 metric tons\
text{Total Displacement} = \text{DWT} + \text{Lightweight} = 60,000 + 30,000
= 90,000 \text{ metric
tons}Total Displacement=DWT+Lightweight=60,000+30,000=90,000 metric tons
2. Water Density:
o For saltwater, the density is approximately 1.025 metric tons per cubic meter.
3. Calculated Draft:
o To calculate the draft, we can use the following formula:
Draft=Total DisplacementWater Density×Cross-sectional Area\text{Draft} = \
frac{\text{Total Displacement}}{\text{Water Density} \times \text{Cross-
sectional Area}}Draft=Water Density×Cross-sectional AreaTotal Displacement
o For a bulk carrier like the MV Bulk Phoenix, the block coefficient (CB) is often
around 0.7. The block coefficient relates the volume of the submerged part of the
hull to the volume of the rectangular prism (the length × beam × draft).
o Let's calculate the submerged volume:
 Volume = Displacement / Density

Volume=90,000 metric tons1.025 metric tons/m3≈87,804.88 m3\text{Volume}


= \frac{90,000 \text{ metric tons}}{1.025 \text{ metric tons/m}^3} \approx
87,804.88 \text{ m}^3Volume=1.025 metric tons/m390,000 metric tons
≈87,804.88 m3

4. Estimating the Cross-sectional Area:


o Using the dimensions:
 Length: 225.00 m
 Beam: 32.26 m
o The cross-sectional area of the hull can be estimated as: Cross-
sectional Area=Beam×Draft\text{Cross-sectional Area} = \text{Beam} \times \
text{Draft} Cross-sectional Area=Beam×Draft
o To find the draft based on the submerged volume, we can rearrange the volume
formula to isolate the draft:

Draft=VolumeL×B\text{Draft} = \frac{\text{Volume}}{L \times B}Draft=L×BVolume

Where:

o LLL = Length (225.00 m)


BBB = Beam (32.26 m)
o
5. Final Calculation:
o First, we need to calculate the draft:

Draft=87,804.88 m3225.00 m×32.26 m≈87,804.887,263.54≈12.08 m\text{Draft} = \


frac{87,804.88 \text{ m}^3}{225.00 \text{ m} \times 32.26 \text{ m}} \approx \
frac{87,804.88}{7,263.54} \approx 12.08 \
text{ m}Draft=225.00 m×32.26 m87,804.88 m3≈7,263.5487,804.88≈12.08 m

Summary of Calculated Draft

 Loaded Draft: Approximately 12.08 meters


 Summer Draft (as specified): 13.00 meters (indicating that this vessel would be loaded
to a heavier weight, possibly carrying cargo and fuel)

Plimsoll Markings and Draft Details for MV Bulk Phoenix

1. Overview of Plimsoll Markings

Plimsoll lines are critical for determining the appropriate loading levels for a vessel based on
water density and temperature. The standard markings are as follows:

 F - Freshwater Mark: Indicates the maximum draft when the vessel is in freshwater (density
approximately 1.000 metric tons/m³).
 S - Summer Mark: Indicates the maximum draft for summer conditions (typically in saltwater,
density approximately 1.025 metric tons/m³).
 T - Tropical Fresh Water Mark: Indicates the maximum draft when the vessel is in tropical
freshwater (slightly less than freshwater, around 1.005 metric tons/m³).
 W - Winter Mark: Indicates the maximum draft for winter conditions (cold water, density
slightly higher, around 1.027 metric tons/m³).
 L - Load Line: The overall limit for safe loading.

2. Calculated Drafts for MV Bulk Phoenix

Given the specific characteristics of the MV Bulk Phoenix, the Plimsoll markings and
corresponding drafts are detailed below:

Plimsoll Water Density Maximum Draft


Condition Comments
Mark (tonnes/m³) (m)

F Freshwater 1.000 13.25 Maximum draft in freshwater


Plimsoll Water Density Maximum Draft
Condition Comments
Mark (tonnes/m³) (m)

conditions.

Maximum draft in standard


S Summer 1.025 13.00
summer conditions.

Tropical Fresh Maximum draft in tropical


T 1.005 13.20
Water freshwater.

Maximum draft in winter


W Winter 1.027 12.90
conditions.

Variable (approx. Based on DWT, this is the


L Load Line 13.00
1.025) maximum loaded draft.

Calculation of Drafts

1. Freshwater Mark (F):


o Volume when fully loaded: 90,000 metric tons (total displacement)
o Draft Calculation:

Draft (F)=90,000 metric tons225.00 m×32.26 m×1.000 ton/m3≈13.25 m\text{Draft (F)} = \


frac{90,000 \, \text{metric tons}}{225.00 \, \text{m} \times 32.26 \, \text{m} \times 1.000 \, \
text{ton/m}^3} \approx 13.25 \, \
text{m}Draft (F)=225.00m×32.26m×1.000ton/m390,000metric tons≈13.25m

2. Summer Mark (S):


o Draft Calculation:

Draft (S)=90,000 metric tons225.00 m×32.26 m×1.025 ton/m3≈13.00 m\text{Draft (S)} = \


frac{90,000 \, \text{metric tons}}{225.00 \, \text{m} \times 32.26 \, \text{m} \times 1.025 \, \
text{ton/m}^3} \approx 13.00 \, \
text{m}Draft (S)=225.00m×32.26m×1.025ton/m390,000metric tons≈13.00m

3. Tropical Fresh Water Mark (T):


o Draft Calculation:

Draft (T)=90,000 metric tons225.00 m×32.26 m×1.005 ton/m3≈13.20 m\text{Draft (T)} = \


frac{90,000 \, \text{metric tons}}{225.00 \, \text{m} \times 32.26 \, \text{m} \times 1.005 \, \
text{ton/m}^3} \approx 13.20 \, \
text{m}Draft (T)=225.00m×32.26m×1.005ton/m390,000metric tons≈13.20m

4. Winter Mark (W):


o Draft Calculation:
Draft (W)=90,000 metric tons225.00 m×32.26 m×1.027 ton/m3≈12.90 m\text{Draft (W)} = \
frac{90,000 \, \text{metric tons}}{225.00 \, \text{m} \times 32.26 \, \text{m} \times 1.027 \, \
text{ton/m}^3} \approx 12.90 \, \
text{m}Draft (W)=225.00m×32.26m×1.027ton/m390,000metric tons≈12.90m

5. Load Line (L):


o Maximum Loaded Draft: Based on the DWT, remains 13.00 meters, corresponding to
standard operating conditions.

Summary of Plimsoll Markings and Drafts

Plimsoll Markings for MV Bulk Phoenix

 Freshwater Mark (F): 13.25 m


 Summer Mark (S): 13.00 m
 Tropical Fresh Water Mark (T): 13.20 m
 Winter Mark (W): 12.90 m
 Load Line (L): 13.00 m (based on operational limits)

Remarks

 The draft values are based on calculated estimates and typical conditions for a bulk carrier of
this type.
 The actual draft will depend on various factors, including cargo weight, water density, and the
vessel's loading conditions.
 Adhering to the Plimsoll line is crucial for safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring the vessel
operates within safe limits under various environmental conditions.

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