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Grain Heeling - Volumetric Heeling Moment

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

Formula

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

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$V_{hm}$Volumetric heeling momentm⁴trim & stability booklet
$SF$Stowage factorm³/tcargo declaration
$\Delta$Displacementtloading computer

Sources

  • International Grain Code (MSC.23(59)).