Exam Question
(a) Explain what is meant by permissible length of compartments in passenger ships.
(b) Describe how the position of bulkheads is determined.
(c) Describe briefly the significance of the factor of subdivision
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Feb 2021
Reference Answer
(a) Permissible Length
Permissible length refers to the maximum length of a ship's compartment that can be flooded while ensuring that the sinkage, heel, or trim remains within acceptable limits without exceeding the floodable length. It ensures the ship remains afloat and stable after flooding.
Permissible Length Formula:
$$Permissible\:lenght\:=\:Floodable\:length\:\times Factor\:of\:subdivision$$
Permissible length refers to the maximum length of a ship's compartment that can be flooded while ensuring that the sinkage, heel, or trim remains within acceptable limits without exceeding the floodable length. It ensures the ship remains afloat and stable after flooding.
Permissible Length Formula:
$$Permissible\:lenght\:=\:Floodable\:length\:\times Factor\:of\:subdivision$$
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