Exercise 3

Principal Dimensions of the Ship

The principal dimensions of ships are fundamental measurements that
define their size, shape, and characteristics. These dimensions vary significantly
among different types of ships, reflecting their diverse purposes, capabilities, and
operational requirements. Before the activity, let us review the principal
dimensions commonly found in various types of ships.
 LOA - Length Overall (LOA)
 LWL - Length at the waterline (LWL)
 LBP - Length between perpendicular(LBP)
 SLWL - Summer Load Waterline (SLWL)
 FP - Forward perpendicular (FP)
 AP - Aft perpendicular (AP)
 Breadth
 Depth
 Draft

Figure 6. Principal Dimensions of Ship

Other Measurements
In addition to the principal dimensions, the following, also shown in are also used
in describing ships:
 Length on Waterline (LWL)
 Freeboard (F)
 Displacement Volume (V)
 Displacement (W)
 Buoyancy
 Reserve Buoyancy
 Moment of Inertia (I)
 Tonnage
 Sheer
 Camber
 Tumble Home
 Flare
 Deadrise

Figure 7. Other Dimensions of Ship

Exercise Activity
 Identify the different principal dimensions in the following illustrated ships.
Draw a line and label the:
1. LOA
2. LBP
3. Breadth
4. Depth
5. Draught
6. Freeboard
7. Forward and Aft Perpendicular
 EXERCISE PLAN
Name of Student: _______________________________________________
Year and Section: _______________________________________________
Date and Time of Exercise: _______________________________________
Name of Instructor: _____________________________________________

Exercise Code SEAM1 – PE3

Exercise Title Principal Dimensions of the Ship

STCW
Plan and conduct a passage and determine position.
Competence
General knowledge of the principal structural
KUP/s members of a ship and the proper names for the
various parts

Differentiate the various parts and principal

structural members of the ship in terms of their
Course Outcome
characteristics, functions, and contribution to the
maintenance of the ship’s seaworthiness.

Exercise Outcome Locate the principal dimensions of all types of ships

Using a diagram or illustration, the student will be

Task tasked to pinpoint and describe the different
principal dimensions of the ship
Completed lecture component
Pre-requisite
Completed instructor-led "Familiarization” exercise.
Briefing: 15 minutes
Familiarization:5 minutes
Duration
Exercise: 14 minutes
Debriefing: 20 minutes
Venue/Equipment Dedicated Room
Training
Laboratory module, Illustrations of the plan for
Equipment
different types of ships
Particulars
Scenario N/A

Initial Condition N/A

The student automatically will retake the exercise if

one of the following occurs:
 Total Grade of less than 60%
Failure State  Exceeded Exercise time
 Did not come to the scheduled exercise
 Unsafe/Unlawful act brought by student’s
behavior
The student shall:
 Come before the exercise time
 Attend the briefing and follow instructions
Student’s Actions  Understand and achieve the exercise
outcome
 Take a re-sits when fail to get at least a 60%
grade

 Maximum 20 points. The passing grade is 12

points or more.
Grading  1 Re-sit
 Maximum of 60% grade will be given when re-
sit
 Performance Scoring Actual Re-sit
Performance Standards
Criteria Scheme Score Score
8 principal dimensions
of the ship are 8
accurately identified
The stability
The 8 identified
conditions comply
principal dimensions
with the IMO 8
are accurately
intact stability
described
criteria under all
conditions of Information about the
loading ship's parts and
structural members is 4
presented in a clear and
concise manner.

Total Points 20

Comments/Recommendations:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Instructor Name/Date/Signature

Analytic Rubric for Clarity

The presentation is clear, well-organized, and easily
Good (4 points) understandable. The main points are presented logically
and supported with relevant details or examples.
 The presentation is generally clear and understandable.
Satisfactory (3 points) The content is reasonably organized, and the main points
are identifiable.

Below Average (2 The presentation has some clarity, but significant

points) improvements are needed.

Poor (1 point) The presentation is unclear and difficult to understand.

No Output (Zero) The student did not present