shallow draught
/ˈʃæloʊ ˌdræft/
adjective
- (of a boat or ship) designed to float in shallow water because it does not need much depth below the waterline.
- They used a shallow-draught vessel to explore the coastal lagoons.
- The fishing boat is shallow-draught, so it can navigate the narrow river channels.
- A shallow-draught design allows the ferry to dock at small island ports.