forward perpendicular definition
forward perpendicular means the perpendicular taken at the forward end of the length
forward perpendicular means the forward extremity of the length of the ship;
forward perpendicular means the perpendicular taken at the forward end of the length (L) such that the perpendicular coincides with the fore side of the stem on the waterline on which the length is measured;
More Definitions of forward perpendicular
forward perpendicular means the perpendicular defined as such in the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Rules 1968(11);
forward perpendicular means the vertical line at the forward point of the intersection of the hull with the maximum draught line;
forward perpendicular means the perpendicular taken at the forward end of the ship's length (L), coinciding with the foreside of the stem on the waterline on which such length is measured; and “after perpendicular” means the perpendicular taken at the after end of such length;
forward perpendicular. (首垂線) means the forward extremity of the length of the ship as defined in this regulation; "freeboard deck" (乾舷甲板) has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Load Line) Regulations
forward perpendicular means a line drawn at right angles to the waterline used for the purpose of ascertaining the length of the vessel at the intersection of the waterline with the fore side of the stem of the vessel.