Tanker Double-Hull - Space Volume
Double-hull wing-ballast volume for a given tanker - MARPOL Annex I Reg. 19 design restriction.
Min wing width
2.00m
Wing-tank volume
11,662m³
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Simplified of MARPOL Reg. 19: actual double-hull width w = 0.5 + DWT/20 000 (in metres), cap 2 m. VLCC effectively 2.0 m wing + 2.0 m double bottom. Reduces accidental oil outflow.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-ballast width | m | MARPOL I Reg.19 |