vattenlinjen
Vattenlinjen, or the waterline, is the line that marks where a floating body meets the surface of the water. It is a fundamental concept in hydrostatics, used to determine buoyancy, draft, and stability of ships, boats, and other vessels. The waterline shifts with changes in the vessel’s load, ballast, or sea state, and its position is crucial for safe navigation and vessel design.
In naval architecture, the waterline is used to calculate a vessel’s displacement and trim. By measuring the
For floating structures such as platforms, barges, and offshore wind turbines, the waterline defines the structural