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True Wind Calculator
Calculation

What is True Wind?

True wind is the actual wind after allowing for the ship’s course and speed.

True Wind

Use a guided three-step entry to calculate true wind from ship motion and observed relative wind.

True Wind Calculation Steps
1
Ship MotionChoose the ship, then enter course and speed.
2
Relative WindEnter observed direction and speed; switch Port / Starboard when needed.
3
Review & ResultCheck the entries, edit if needed, then create the full report.

Activity Log

Saved True Wind calculations

Trial Maneuver

Trial Maneuver

Calculate current and trial CPA/TCPA for own ship and a target ship using radar bearing and range.

Trial Maneuver

Enter the own ship and target ship in Step 1, then test a delayed course or speed change in Step 2.

Trial Maneuver Calculation Steps
1
Ships & RadarEnter Own Ship and Target Ship course, speed, bearing, and range data.
2
Trial ManeuverSet the delay and test a course change, speed change, or both.
3
Review & CalculateReview the maneuver inputs and calculate the before/after CPA and TCPA result.

Reference use only — confirm every maneuver with approved bridge procedures and a proper lookout.

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Saved Trial Maneuver calculations

Squat Table Calculation

Squat Table

Compare estimated squat at each speed before entering shallow or confined water.

Squat Table

Use the guided step-by-step wizard to enter vessel data, speed range, and water depth.

Squat Calculation Steps
1
Vessel DataEnter or confirm vessel dimensions, draft, displacement, breadth, and block coefficient.
2
Speed & WaterSet the speed range and enter open-water or confined-water depth data.
3
Review & CalculateReview the inputs and generate the squat table with open and confined water results.

Reference use only — confirm under-keel clearance and shallow-water decisions with approved vessel procedures.

Activity Log

Saved Squat Table calculations

Cable Scope Calculation
Calculation

What is Cable Scope?

Cable scope compares the cable paid out with the total vertical depth from the bow to the seabed.

Cable Scope

Ship anchor cable scope and water depth diagram

Use the guided three-step entry to compare several common cable scope methods.

Cable Scope Calculation Steps
1
Depth & Scope SetupEnter depth, bow roller height, desired scope ratio, and selected cable length.
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Cable DetailsChoose the cable type and enter the chain or rope data used for the estimate.
3
Review & CalculateReview actual scope, required cable, and comparison methods, then calculate and save the result.

Reference use only — confirm anchoring decisions with approved vessel procedures and current conditions.

Activity Log

Saved Cable Scope calculations

Cargo Calculation
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Deadweight Calculation
Max loadable cargo from deadweight, constant, consumables & ballast
Draft Survey
Displacement & cargo quantity from fwd/mid/aft drafts
Trimming
Distribute remaining cargo by LCF, and 100-ton trim table per hold
Sounding
Register ship & tanks, tank sounding/ullage to volume & weight
Prediction of Aft Draft
Predict an unreadable draft using the readable side's Fwd/Mid/Aft & a List correction

Deadweight Calculation

Calculation

What is Deadweight Calculation?

It calculates deadweight and maximum loadable cargo from displacement, lightship, allowances, and remaining on board quantities.

Deadweight

Use the guided entry to choose a ship and check the governing draft, displacement, deductions, and maximum loadable cargo.

Deadweight Calculation Steps
1
ShipChoose the Active Ship or enter a Custom Ship name.
2
Draft & DisplacementEnter the loadline zone, any draft restriction, displacement, and dock-water density.
3
Deadweight & CargoEnter lightship, constant, ROB deductions, then solve for maximum loadable cargo.

Activity Log

Saved Deadweight calculations

Draft Survey
Surveys

What is Draft Survey?

Calculate cargo loaded or discharged from initial, intermediate, and final draft-survey readings.

Draft Survey

Start a new survey with six draft marks, trim correction, hydrostatic interpolation, density correction, and ROB deductions.

Draft Survey Steps
1
Survey SetupChoose Active Ship or Custom Ship before entering survey data.
2
Add Survey DataRecord Initial, Intermediate, and Final readings with draft, trim, density, hydrostatic, and ROB data.
3
Calculate & ReviewCalculate cargo loaded or discharged and save the result to Activity.

Activity Log

Saved Draft Survey calculations

Draft Survey
Survey Setup

Ship

Use the active ship or enter a custom ship name and particulars for this survey.

Trimming
Cargo Calculation

What is Trimming?

Trimming is the difference between the aft and forward drafts. It helps you plan where cargo should be loaded so the vessel reaches the required trim safely.

Trimming Procedure

Use the guided steps below to enter ship, draft, cargo, and trim data, then review and save the loading plan.

Calculation Step Guide
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Step 1 · Ship, Draft & CargoSelect Active Ship or Custom Ship, then enter Forward and Aft drafts. Enter Total Remaining Cargo here; it is carried to Step 2 as read-only.
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Step 2 · Choose the MethodChoose Trim by Hold or 100 Ton. Active Ship uses saved hydrostatic and hold data; Custom Ship uses your Low/High hydrostatic values and hold data.
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Complete the Loading PlanFor Trim by Hold, select or enter holds, LCG and cargo amounts. For 100 Ton, set the loading order and amounts; Custom Ship also requires manual Low/High ΔA and ΔF values.
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Review, Calculate & SaveReview every value, then calculate. The result shows final Forward/Aft drafts and final trim; the completed entry is saved to Activity Log and Report.

Reference use only — confirm every operational decision with approved shipboard stability information.

Activity Log

Saved Trimming calculations

Sounding Calculation
Sounding Calculation

What is Sounding Calculation?

Register a ship and its tanks, confirm the tank list, then enter draft readings and tank soundings for a trim-aware tank-volume calculation.

Sounding Calculation

Prepare the ship and tank register first. Once confirmed, use the calculation screen to enter draft readings, see trim, and work through each tank sounding.

Sounding Calculation Steps
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Register ShipUse the Active Ship name or enter a Custom Ship name for this tank register.
2
Register TanksAdd every tank with its tank name and capacity.
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Review & ConfirmCheck the ship and tank list, then confirm the register before calculating.

Ship List (0)

Registered ships and tanks

Activity Log

Saved Sounding calculations

Ship Details

Activity Log

Saved soundings for this ship

Sounding Calculation
Draft Readings & Trim

Enter available readings only. Trim is calculated when both Forward and Aft mean drafts are available.

Tank Soundings

Enter a sounding for each registered tank. The trim is shown in every row. Volume calculation will use the tank sounding table and trim-correction details that you define next.

Prediction of Aft Draft
Calculation

What is Prediction of Aft Draft?

It estimates an unreadable aft draft by using the readable side’s Fwd, Midship and Aft drafts with the other side’s Midship reading.

Prediction of Aft Draft

Use the guided three-step calculation when a draft mark is obstructed or cannot be read safely.

Aft Draft Prediction Steps
1
Readable Side DraftsSelect Port or Starboard, then enter the readable Fwd, Midship and Aft drafts.
2
Other Side & BreadthEnter the other-side Midship draft and breadth information. Aft breadth is optional.
3
Verify & CalculateCheck the correction method and create the predicted aft draft result.

Activity Log

Saved Aft Draft predictions

Compass Error
Calculation

What is Compass Error?

Compass Error is the difference between the ship’s true course and compass course, combining variation and deviation.

Compass Error

Use a guided observation entry to compare celestial bearings with the ship’s gyro and compass data.

Navigation Observation Steps
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Prepare ObservationSelect the celestial object and record UTC time with the ship’s position.
2
Enter Navigation DataAdd gyro bearing, gyro course, compass heading, variation, and annual change.
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Calculate ErrorReview the result for true bearing, gyro error, compass error, and deviation.

Activity Log

Saved Compass Error calculations

Voyage Calculator
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Voyage Calculation
Multi-leg planner — steaming time, ETA & fuel required
ETA/Speed Calculation
Find ETA from speed, or the speed needed for a target ETA
Voyage Calculation
Calculation

What is Voyage Calculation?

Build a port-to-port voyage plan before sailing. Add the departure, passage and arrival legs, then review distance, steaming time, ETA, fuel and fresh-water totals together.

Plan the Voyage

Follow three short steps. You can review and edit every leg before calculating the complete voyage.

Voyage Planning Steps
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Departure SetupSelect the active or custom ship and enter the estimated time of departure.
2
Voyage LegsSearch a port, confirm its time zone, then enter each passage, arrival or port-stay leg.
3
Review & CalculateCheck the route and figures, edit any leg if needed, then calculate the total voyage and ETA.

Activity Log

Saved voyage calculation results

ETA/Speed Calculation

What is ETA/Speed Calculation?

Use distance and departure time to calculate an estimated time of arrival, or use a target arrival time to calculate the required speed.

Plan ETA/Speed

Use the guided calculator to choose a ship, enter passage details, and review the ETA or required speed calculation.

ETA / Speed Calculation Steps
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Ship & ETDChoose Active Ship or enter a Custom Ship name, then enter ETD and time zone.
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Passage DetailsEnter the calculation mode, distance, and ETA or speed data.
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Review & CalculateCheck all information, then calculate the ETA or required speed.

Activity Log

Saved ETA/Speed calculations

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