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Under Keel Clearance Policy
Under Keel Clearance Policy
Under Keel Clearance Policy
When To Inform Ofce Vessels are required to inform Ofce if UKC computed is less than Thome under keel clearance criteria Under Keel Clearance computed is less than 2 metres (During Ocean Passage)
Under Keel Clearance computed is less than 1 metres (During during Port approach, Pilotage / Port transit or at Anchorage / Alongside berth
A minimum air draft of 2 metres is required for passing under bridges or overhead cable. After calculating for all variables such as trim and tide, Thome must be consulted if calculations indicated that clearances may be less than this.
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Revision: 01 Oct 2010 Approved by DPA/DMR