OSV Freeboard

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by arunb047, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. arunb047
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    arunb047 Student Naval Arch

    Why is the freeboard high for an osv at fore region?
    Is there any particular rule that tells about the length of this region?
     
  2. athvas
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    athvas Senior Member

    Normally freeboard is calculated based on IMO load line convention. According to length of the vessel freeboard length is tabulated .
     
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