Ship Stability: Directionally Unstable vs. Directionally Stable
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In shallow water, a ship's draft may be more restricted due to the limited ______.

depth

There is an increased risk of grounding, especially if the ship's draft is close to or exceeds the available water ______.

depth

The reduced water depth can affect the hydrodynamic forces acting on the ship, potentially leading to changes in maneuverability and ______ characteristics.

stopping

The risk of squatting may also be higher in shallow water, impacting the ship's handling and ______ capabilities.

<p>stopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ship in ballast condition may experience reduced resistance compared to a loaded ship due to the lighter ______.

<p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ship's draft may be more restricted in shallow water due to the limited ______.

<p>depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

The reduced water depth can affect the hydrodynamic forces acting on the ship, potentially leading to changes in maneuverability and ______ characteristics.

<p>stopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

The risk of squatting may also be higher in shallow water, impacting the ship's handling and ______ capabilities.

<p>stopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ship in ballast condition may experience reduced resistance compared to a loaded ship due to the lighter ______.

<p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is an increased risk of grounding, especially if the ship's draft is close to or exceeds the available water ______.

<p>depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a ship's draft in shallow water impact its maneuverability and stopping characteristics?

<p>It causes increased resistance and longer stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does ballast condition have on a ship's resistance compared to a loaded ship?

<p>It decreases resistance and contributes to quicker deceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of shallow water on a ship's handling and stopping capabilities?

<p>It causes decreased stability and longer stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the increased risk of grounding in shallow water impact a ship with close to or exceeding draft?

<p>It causes decreased stability and longer stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the displacement of a loaded ship impact its stopping distance compared to a ship in ballast condition?

<p>It increases resistance and leads to longer stopping distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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