Damage Stability - B/5 Line Assumption

Damage penetration depth per classical SOLAS II-1 deterministic rule - horizontal penetration ≤ B/5 measured inboard from the moulded side.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

d_{pen} = B/5

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$B$	Moulded breadth	m

Source: SOLAS II-1 Reg. 8

Damage penetration depth per classical SOLAS II-1 deterministic rule - horizontal penetration \u2264 B/5 measured inboard from the moulded side.