Under keel clearance

Term to describe the height and width of water under a keel

Under keel clearance (UKC) is the term and calculations used in seafaring to ensure sufficient navigable water is available for ships at sea. It is most commonly described as the height and width of available water below the keel. More simply, it can be described as how much water is left between the bottom of the ship and the seabed.

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