Rudder - Bearing Clearance Check
Rudder-stock bearing clearance at drydock survey - scrapping limit typically 5-6 mm.
Status
Within limit
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Steel + bronze bearing. Clearance from bottom-keel-clock measurement. Bearing wear accelerates with misalignment or tiller-arm misalignment. DNV Pt. 3 Ch. 14.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearance | mm | feeler / caliper |