To perform a Draft Survey, it’s essential first to determine the correct draft to enter into the Hydrostatic Tables. But what exactly is this draft, and how do we derive it with precision?
Imagine we are pioneers in conducting a Draft Survey, with no established procedures at hand.
We know our goal: to determine the vessel’s Displacement, a parameter obtainable through the Hydrostatic Tables, using the draft. But the question remains—which draft should we use?
Initially, one might consider taking...