Nautical Term: FWDD

Definition of FWDD

Fresh Water Departure Draft, often abbreviated as FWDD, is a nautical term used in marine navigation and shipping industries. This term refers to a draft of a plan for the departure of a ship from a freshwater port or harbor.

For instance, imagine a cargo ship named Sea Serpent is docked at a freshwater port in Minnesota. The port authorities have asked the ship’s captain to submit an FWDD to ensure a safe and efficient departure of the ship from the freshwater port.

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