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Breadth (B) definition

Breadth (B) means the maximum breadth of the ship, measured amidships to the moulded line of the frame in a ship with a metal shell and to the outer surface of the hull in a ship with a shell of any other material. The breadth (B) shall be measured in metres.
Breadth (B) means the maximum breadth of the hull in metres, measured to the outer edge of the shell plating (excluding paddle wheels, rub rails, and similar);
Breadth (B) means the maximum breadth of the vessel, measured amidships to the moulded line of the frame in a vessel with a metal shell and to the outer surface of the hull in a vessel with a shell of any other material;

Examples of Breadth (B) in a sentence

  • Breadth B in [m] means the maximum breadth of the ship, measured amidships to the moulded line of the frame in a ship with a metal shell and to the outer surface of the hull in a ship with a shell of any other material.

  • For determination of scantlings the Breadth B as per Chapter 1 – Hull Structures,Section 1, H.2.6 is to be taken.

  • It is found that the formula in obtaining the GRT is as follows; Length (L) X Breadth (B) X Depth (D) X 0.285..

  • The definitions of terms are to be followed to Rules for the classification of steel ships, unless oth- erwise specified in this Rules.1. Accidents means uncontrolled events that may entail the loss of human life, personal injuries, envi- ronmental damage or the loss of assets and financial interests.2. Breadth (B) means the greatest moulded breadth of the ship at or below the deepest draught (summer load line draught) (refer to SOLAS regulation II-1/2.8).3.

  • Breadth (B) shall be taken from the broadest lamina area.Length (L) Breadth (B)Characteristic 5.


More Definitions of Breadth (B)

Breadth (B) means breath of the broadest part of the moulded watertight envelope of the rigid hull, excluding appendages, at or below the design waterline in the displacement mode with no lift or propulsion machinery active.
Breadth (B) means the maximum beam measured outside the side planking or plating, not including paddle wheels;
Breadth (B) means breadth of the broadest part of the moulded watertight envelope of the rigid hull, ex- cluding appendages, at or below the design waterline in the displacement mode with no lift or propulsion machinery ac- tive.
Breadth (B) means width of the broadest part of the moulded watertight envelope at or below the design waterline in the displacement mode with no lift or propulsion machinery active.
Breadth (B) means the maximum breadth of the ship measured amidships to the moulded line of the frame in the case of a ship having a metal shell, or to the outer surface of the hull in the case of a ship having a shell of any other material;
Breadth (B) means the maximum breadth of the vessel, such as it is evident from the vessel's tonnage certificate.4) 5)
Breadth (B) means the greatest breadth of the vessel.