Glossary
Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading
Loaded Draught (or Draft)
Loaded draught (or draft) is the depth of water to which a ship is immersed when fully loaded.
Loaded draught (or draft) is the depth of water to which a ship is immersed when fully loaded. It is the level to which part of a ship can safely go under the water when it is carrying goods, passengers, etc. without the ship sinking.
