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Under-Keel Clearance (UKC)

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Net UKC = charted depth + tide − draft − squat − wave allowance − safety margin. The fundamental pilot-card number.

Formula

$$ \text{UKC} = H_\text{chart} + T_\text{tide} - T_\text{draft} - S_\text{squat} - W_\text{wave} - M $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$H_\text{chart}$Charted depthmnautical chart
$T_\text{tide}$Tide heightmtide tables
$T_\text{draft}$Static draftmloading computer
$S_\text{squat}$Dynamic squatmBarrass / pilot
$W_\text{wave}$Wave allowancemsea state
$M$Safety marginmSMS
$UKC$Under-keel clearancemresult

Sources

  • IMO MSC.1/Circ.1421 - UKC guidelines.
  • PIANC WG121 - Harbour approach design.