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| Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces |
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| Forward most frame extending upward from the keel. |
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| Aft most frame extending upward from the keel. |
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| The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck |
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| Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside |
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| The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast. |
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| Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck. |
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| Length of ship at the waterline |
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| Total length of ship from bow to stern. Important for when docking between two ships. |
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| Trim occurs when a ship is tilted forward or aft. It is more permanent, most often due to weight distribution either by cargo or liquid in tanks. |
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| List occurs when a ship is tilted to port or starboard. It is more permanent, most often due to weight distribution either by cargo or liquid in tanks. |
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| How tall is each draft number painted on the side of a ship? |
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| If the water is at the bottom of the number 24 what is the draft reading? |
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| What if the waterline is at the top of the number 24? |
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| Difference between deck and level? |
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| Everything above the main deck is a level and on a compartment bullseye is preceded by a zero. |
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