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Understanding Cruise Ship Capacity Terms
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Gross Tonnage (GT)
Gross Tonnage represents the overall internal volume of a ship, not its weight. It is calculated by measuring all the enclosed spaces of a ship and using a formula established by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships. Calculation: , where is the volume in cubic meters and is a variable figure based on the volume.
Net Tonnage (NT)
Net Tonnage refers to the volume of revenue-earning spaces on a cruise ship, usually the spaces available for passengers and cargo. Calculation: Derived from the Gross Tonnage after subtracting the spaces not used for passengers or cargo.
Berth (or Bed) Capacity
Berth capacity indicates the number of beds available for passengers aboard a ship. Calculation: Total number of beds (fixed and pullmans) available to passengers within cabins.
Double Occupancy
Double Occupancy is the standard measurement for passenger capacity assuming two passengers per cabin. Calculation: Total number of cabins multiplied by two.
Maximum Capacity
Maximum capacity is the highest number of passengers a ship can accommodate when all berths, including pullmans and sofa beds, are occupied. Calculation: Sum of all fixed beds, pullman beds, and convertible sofa beds.
Space Ratio
Space Ratio is a measure of how much space per passenger is available on a ship, indicating the level of crowding. Calculation: .
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio gives an idea of the level of service on board, indicating how many crew members are available to serve each passenger. Calculation: .
Passenger Space Area (PSA)
Passenger Space Area indicates the total public area available per passenger on the ship. Calculation: , where the Total Public Area includes dining rooms, lounges, and other public spaces.
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