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Double Bottom Height

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Minimum double-bottom height per SOLAS II-1 Reg 9: greater of B/15 or 760 mm, up to 2 m.

Formula

$$ h_\text{db} = \max(760 \text{ mm}, B/15) \leq 2000 \text{ mm} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$B$Beammparticulars
$h_\text{db}$Double-bottom heightmmresult

Sources

  • SOLAS II-1 Reg 9.