Aditya Vira F, 2017, NIT : 50134769. N, “Analysis of trim settings before
entering the Mimika River in MV. Marina Star 3”, essay of Nautical study
program, Diploma IV, Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran Semarang, 1st supervisor:
Capt. Suherman, M.Mar 2nd supervisor: Yustina Sapan, S.ST, MM
Trim is a difference between bow draft and stern draft. Trim is used as a a
reference in determining UKC when the vessel is sailing in the waters, and as
security in avoiding grounding when sailing. There are problems in the loading
process that makes inappropriate trim condition when vessel is entering the
shallow Mimika river, therefore it is necessary to do a good handling as an effort
in avoiding the ship from the danger of grounding on the Mimika river. The way is
implementing the trim configuration and the highest tide reference of the tide
table book on the Mimika river.
Considering the importance of security when navigating in a narrow and
shallow channel then the trim configuration should be done well, in this case the
author uses the fenomenology method, where as this method is done by solving the
problem in accordance with the experience at the time the author carried out the
practice at sea.
By implementing the procedure, it is expected that the ship can avoid the
grounding when entering the Mimika river So that loading and loading activities
can run smoothly and the company does not suffer losses caused by disruption of
ship operations. At the end of this section, the author present conclusions and
suggestions.
Keywords: Draft, Trim, UKC, Fenomenology,
