The Freshwater Allowance (FWA) accounts for the density difference between fresh water and salt water. Applying it allows vessels to load for the water type(s) encountered in its voyage, and the vessel must remain afloat. True or False

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Freshwater Allowance accounts for buoyancy changes caused by the density difference between fresh water and salt water. Since freshwater is less dense, a ship sits deeper in the water for the same loaded weight than it would in saltwater. The FWA provides an extra margin in loading calculations so you can plan for the water types you may encounter on the voyage without risking exceeding the vessel’s buoyancy limits. In practice, you adjust the load so that the vessel remains afloat under the expected water densities. Therefore, the statement is true: applying the FWA lets you load for the water types encountered, with the vessel required to stay afloat.