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Piracy - BMP5 Transit Speed

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BMP5 recommended transit speed in a High-Risk Area (HRA) - 18 kn minimum, higher freeboard preferred.

Formula

$$ v \geq 18,kn, \ F_B \geq 8,m $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$v$Transit speedknvoyage plan
$F_B$Freeboard above WLmload line mark

Sources

  • BMP5 - Industry Best Management Practice.