PUNG

Question 1

Under Keel Clearance (UKC) requirement according to PUNG?

Answer 1

Static UKC equal or greater than 0.60 meters.

Question 2

What does IMO Res A 768 (18) 3.1.6 say about the needles channel?

Answer 2

Due to tidal problems and apparent movement of the sand banks in this channel, laden tankers over 10,000 gross tonnage should avoid this channel.