What is Draft / Draught?

Draft / Draught

The depth of the submerged part of the vessel — determines if it can enter a port or berth.

Maritime

The depth of the submerged part of the vessel — determines if it can enter a port or berth.

Draft is the distance from waterline to keel, in metres — increases with load.

Cargo shipped together from one point to another via one or more transport modes.

The agreed time for discharging or loading a vessel without extra charges. Exceeding it is a delay.

The time a vessel spends at the berth during discharge, loading, or waiting.

Maritime

The depth of the submerged part of the vessel — determines if it can enter a port or berth.

Draft is the distance from waterline to keel, in metres — increases with load.

Cargo shipped together from one point to another via one or more transport modes.

The agreed time for discharging or loading a vessel without extra charges. Exceeding it is a delay.

The time a vessel spends at the berth during discharge, loading, or waiting.