Deadweight tonnage

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/deadweight-tonnage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is deadweight tonnage?Deadweight tonnage is the maximum weight a ship can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, water, and crew.
2. Why is deadweight tonnage important for ships?It shows how much a ship can carry safely, which keeps ships safe and helps decide how much money a trip can make.

Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): A quantitative measure of a ship's maximum carrying capacity, encompassing all weight it can transport.
Plimsoll Line: A series of load lines marked on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draft in various water conditions.
Ballast Water: Water taken into a ship's ballast tanks to maintain stability and trim when not fully loaded with cargo.
Chartering: The process of hiring a ship for a specific voyage or period, with DWT being a key negotiation point.