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Toward the stern of a vessel; behind a specified point on the ship.
Water or solid material placed in tanks/holds to improve stability and trim.
DWT — the total weight a vessel can safely carry including cargo, fuel, water, stores and crew.
The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of the keel.
The distance from the waterline to the main deck — determined by load line convention.
The distance between the centre of gravity (G) and metacentre (M) — key stability measure.
Vertical motion of a vessel — up and down movement in a seaway.
Electronic Chart Display and Information System — integrated navigation system using ENCs.
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