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General Arrangement Plan

General Arrangement Plan

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A drawing of a ship which lists all necessary statistics and operating information such as LOA, SDWT, cargo, water, fuel capacity, etc.
The deadweight scale is also contained on this important chart which is usually posted outside the ship’s office or mate’s cabin.

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Cargo Capacity
  • Arrived ship
  • Stability information booklet
  • Grain capacity
  • All told

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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