Water Depth Clause Samples

Water Depth. The water depth in the berthing approach channel, harbor basin, in front and alongside of the berth shall be based on the draft of the maximum loaded design vessel, tidal variations, movement of berthed vessels due to waves, trim, squat, atmospheric pressure, character of the bottom, error in dredging and possible silt up. The design shall also address future probable rise of sea level. The minimum water depth in the berthing area shall be at least -18 m MLWS.