A Very Large Crude Carrier – VLCC (length: 336 meters; beam: 56 meters; draft: 20 meters; block coefficient: 0.75) headed for home port, was transiting in confined waters. VLCC’s speed was 8 knots, depth soundings in the area indicated 30 meters and weather conditions were fair.
According to MacElrevey & MacElrevey, in the book “Shiphandler for the Mariner”, calculate the total squat that was degrading the VLCC’s maneuvering capabilities: