Dwt: meaning, definitions and examples

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dwt

 

[ diหdสŒbษ™ljuหti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weight measurement

DWT stands for deadweight tonnage, which is a measure of a ship's carrying capacity. It reflects the total weight of cargo, fuel, passengers, and provisions that a ship can carry, excluding the weight of the ship itself. This measurement is commonly used in shipping to determine the size and capacity of vessels.

Synonyms

cargo capacity, deadweight tonnage.

Examples of usage

  • The ship's DWT is 50,000 tons.
  • Knowing the DWT helps in planning the load for safe sailing.
  • Regulations may limit the DWT for certain ports.

Translations

Translations of the word "dwt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dwt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต dwt

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dwt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dwt

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท dwt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ dwt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dwt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dwt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dwt

Etymology

The term deadweight tonnage (DWT) originated from maritime terminology, reflecting the need to quantify a ship's capacity for cargo and passengers. The word 'deadweight' itself can be traced back to the early 19th century, deriving from the combination of 'dead' and 'weight'. The word 'dead' in this context refers to the weight that does not contribute to the ship's own structure or vessel weight, while 'weight' is self-explanatory. The adoption of DWT as an official measurement method emerged in the 20th century to standardize shipping practices worldwide. DWT is crucial for ship operators to determine legal load limits and is often included in regulatory requirements for safety and efficiency in maritime transport. Additionally, understanding DWT helps in various aspects of shipping economics, including fuel consumption, route planning, and port operations.