Definition(s)
Breadth (BS)
“Breadth (BS)” is the greatest moulded breadth of the ship, in metres, at or below the deepest load line draught (dS). <Annex 1, regulation 12A>.
Source: Resolution MEPC.141(54), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Amendments to regulation 1, addition to regulation 12A, consequential amendments to the IOPP Certificate and amendments to regulation 21 of the revised Annex I of MARPOL 73/78), 24 March 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation