What is Draft Required?
In this glossary, Draft Required refers to: Request or statement of the minimum water depth needed for safe passage of a vessel based on its loaded draft.
How is Draft Required used in maritime?
In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot Station, this is bulk carrier Orion: request draft required for passage through South Channel at high water."
Why does Draft Required matter in maritime?
Draft Required matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.
Who uses Draft Required?
Draft Required is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.
What category does Draft Required belong to?
In this glossary, Draft Required is grouped under External Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.