What is GA or General Arrangement plan and Information provided in it ?

GA plan depicts the division and arrangement of the ship:

  • Side View.
  • Plan Views of most important Decks.
  • Cross-sections.

The views and sections display: 

  • Division into compartments (tanks, engine room, holds)
  • Location of bulkheads
  • Location and arrangement of superstructure
  • Parts of the equipment (winches, loading gear, bow thruster, life boats).

Basic data included in the GA Plan:

  •  Dimensions (Length, Breadth, Draft)
  • Volumes of the holds (Cargo Capacity Grain & Bale)
  • Tonnage
  • Deadweight
  • Engine power
  • Speed (Service Speed)
  • Class

You may also know about capacity plan  –

Capacity Plan

The capacity plan shows a longitudinal and transverse profile of the vessel, and diagrams of loadlines as well as the principal particulars, such as:

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