Grain Heeling - Volumetric Heeling Moment

Volumetric grain-heeling moment for a partly-filled bulk-carrier hold per International Grain Code §3 - the 25° heel criterion and residual-area check.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

M_h = \frac{1.12 \cdot V_{hm}}{SF}, \quad \theta \leq 12°

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$V_{hm}$	Volumetric heeling moment	m⁴
$SF$	Stowage factor	m³/t
$\Delta$	Displacement	t

Source: International Grain Code (MSC.23(59))

In short

Volumetric grain-heeling moment for a partly-filled bulk-carrier hold per International Grain Code \u00a73 - the 25\u00b0 heel criterion and residual-area check.

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