The loads acting on the hull structure when a ship is floating in still (calm) water are static loads.
These loads are imposed by the:
- Actual weight of the ship’s structure, outfitting, equipment and machinery.
- Cargo load (weight).
- Bunker and other consumable loads (weight).
- Ballast load (weight).
- Hydrostatic pressure (sea water pressure acting on the hull).
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