Under Keel Clearance (UKC)
The vertical distance between the lowest part of the ship's hull (the keel) and the seabed. Accurately calculating UKC, including variables like squat, tide, and wave response, is critical to prevent grounding.
The vertical distance between the lowest part of the ship's hull (the keel) and the seabed. Accurately calculating UKC, including variables like squat, tide, and wave response, is critical to prevent grounding.