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Maximum angle of heel

Maximum angle of heel

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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a numerical figure usually calculated by a Ship’s Chief Officer in order to obtain the maximum angle that a ship would heel when making a heavy lift, to the maximum outreach of the derrick or crane, prior to the load being landed.

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Proof load
  • Arrived ship
  • Lifting beam
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Backstays

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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