Deck General · Stability Definitions
Freeboard is measured from the:
- AKeel to the waterline
- BWaterline to the top of the gunwale
- CLoad waterline to the uppermost continuous watertight deck at the vessel's side✓ Correct
- DKeel to the metacenter
Explanation
Freeboard is the vertical distance from the assigned load waterline to the freeboard deck (uppermost continuous watertight deck) measured amidships at the vessel's side. Greater freeboard means greater reserve buoyancy.
Authority: Stability & Trim (USCG deck topic)
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