ASSIGNMENT IN DRAUGHT SURVEY

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Assessment Questions :
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1.1 What is Archimedes Principle?

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L 1.3 Why should you not correct density readings for
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1.5 How far apart are metric draught marks, from what width steel
are they made and how are they usually marked on the ship’s hull
plates.
1.6 What must you check before reading any draughts at a survey?

1.7 What average draughts would you obtain from the following sets
of draught readings taken in a swell?

Calculate the mean of each pair and suggest an average draught that
you would use
1.8 What two pieces of equipment can be used to assist in reading
draughts in sea and swell conditions?

1.9 Calculate the starboard midships draught from the following data
A vessel with a beam of 35m has a draught on the port side amidships
of 12.49m.
A manometer is rigged on the centre line with the ends 32 m apart.

T he heights of the water levels in the manometer are 71 cms from the
deck on the starboard side and 92cms from the deck on the port side.
Calculate the starboard midships draught
1.10 Calculate the Port midships draught from the following data
A vessel with a radiused shear strake and a beam of 38.9 meters, has
the main deck hand rails situated 1.46 meters inboard from the outside
of the shell plating. The draught on the starboard side is 7.49 meters.
A manometer is rigged on the midships line with the ends hanging from
the hand rails.
T he heights of the water levels in the manometer are 104 cms from the
deck on the port side and 82cms from the deck on the starboard side.
Calculate the port midships draught.