Minimum Draft Sample Clauses
Minimum Draft a. All vessels must have sufficient ballast to permit safe handling. The following are minimum salt water drafts for vessels intending to transit:
a.1 Drag must not adversely affect maneuverability or visibility.
a.2 Drag normally should not exceed 1.83 meters (6.0 feet). Up to 129.54 m (425') Trimmed so pilot can see the ranges over the forecastle from center of navigation bridge. Over 129.54 m (425') 2.44 m (8') forward, 4.27 m (14') aft, TSW Over 144.78 m (475') 5.49 m (18') forward, 6.10 m (20') aft, TSW Over 160.02 m (525') 6.10 m (20') forward, 6.71 m (22') aft, TSW Over 176.78 m (580') 6.71 m (22') forward, 7.31 m (24') aft, TSW Over 190.50 m (626') 7.31 m (24') forward, 7.92 m (26') aft, TSW
b. A vessel whose ballast draft does not meet the minimum draft requirements may be accepted for transit, provided the following information is submitted to the Authority for risk assessment and consideration:
b.1 Principal dimensions of the vessel.
b.2 Maximum attainable draft under this condition (fore and aft). Agreement No. 360 of December 12, 2019 b.3 Limitations on visibility fore and aft from the navigation bridge.
Minimum Draft a. All vessels must have sufficient ballast to permit safe handling. The following are minimum salt water drafts for vessels anticipating transit: Up to 129.54m (425') Trimmed so pilot can see the ranges over the forecastle from center of navigation bridge. Over 129.54m. (425') 2.44m (8') forward, 4.27m (14') aft, TSW Over 144.78m (475') 5.49m (18') forward, 6.10m (20') aft, TSW Over 160.02m (525') 6.10m (20') forward, 6.71m (22') aft, TSW Over 176.78m (580') 6.71m (22') forward, 7.31m (24') aft, TSW Over 190.50m (626') 7.31m (24') forward, 7.92m (26') aft, TSW
a.1 Drag must not adversely affect maneuverability or visibility.
a.2 Drag normally should not exceed 1.80 meters (6.0 feet).
b. A vessel whose ballast draft does not meet the minimum draft requirements may be accepted for transit, provided the following information is submitted:
b.1 Principal dimensions of the vessel.
b.2 Maximum attainable draft under this condition (fore and aft).
b.3 Limitations on visibility fore and aft from the navigation bridge.
b.4 Copies of excerpts from the vessel’s plans, drawings and maneuvering data that relate to the vessel’s suitability for transit.
c. A vessel having received permission to transit at less than the minimum required draft will be inspected by the Authority upon its first visit under ballast conditions. If the vessel is acceptable for transit at less than the prescribed minimum draft, the operator will be notified that transit on a regular basis is authorized, provided the vessel meets the special minimum draft specified in that notification, and the master executes a form releasing the Authority from liability.