Fresh-Water & Dock-Water Allowance
Fresh-Water Allowance (FWA) and Dock-Water Allowance (DWA) per Load Line Convention - the standard loaded-draft correction when crossing densities.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Summer displacement | t | |
| Tonnes per cm immersion (SW) | t/cm | |
| Dock-water density | kg/m³ |
Source: Load Line Convention 1966/1988
In short
Fresh-Water Allowance (FWA) and Dock-Water Allowance (DWA) per Load Line Convention - the standard loaded-draft correction when crossing densities.