Numeral <CONFIRMED × MANUAL>

: Marks are painted or welded on both sides of the hull at the front (bow), back (stern), and middle (amidships). Why These Numerals Matter

Monitoring these numbers is critical for several operational reasons: numeral

: Usually indicate decimeters. Each numeral is 1 decimeter (10 cm) high, and the space between them is also 1 decimeter. : Marks are painted or welded on both

In nautical and maritime terms, refers to the vertical distance between a ship's waterline and the lowest point of its hull. Numerals are used as "draft marks" on the hull—typically at the bow, stern, and midships—to provide a visual indicator of how deep the vessel is sitting in the water . Understanding Draft Numerals numeral