Ship Squat Calculator for Android

Ship Squat Calculator is an essential utility for maritime professionals, specifically designed to assist ship captains and marine engineers in navigating safely. This Android application calculates a ship's squat and final trim based on the vessel's specifications and the channel's characteristics. Understanding squat is crucial, as it can significantly impact navigation and the risk of grounding. The app employs Ankudinov's empirical formula, recognized for its accuracy and conservativeness in squat calculations, ensuring reliable results for users.

In addition to squat calculations, Ship Squat Calculator identifies channel types and determines the critical and economic speeds for vessels transiting those channels. This feature is vital for maintaining safe operational limits, especially in narrow or shallow waters. The application serves as an invaluable resource for estimating squat during channel design and operational planning, allowing for better management of ship movements and channel safety.