Definition(s)
Deepest Subdivision Draught (ds)
Deepest subdivision draught (ds) is the waterline which corresponds to the summer load line draught of the ship. <Chapter II-1, regulation 2>.
Source: IMO Resolution MSC.216(82), amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, 8 December 2006, International Maritime Organization. Legislation