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Centerline

Centerline

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
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A horizontal fore-and-aft reference line for athwartship ship measurements, dividing the vessel into two symmetrical halves.

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  • Arrived ship
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Angle of repose
  • Draft (Draught)
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