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Purpose
To show deadweight tonnage, whether expressed in metric or long tons, in a consistent manner. Also to introduce the units used and the intended meaning of the abbreviation DWT the first time it is used in an article.

Usage
 

Specify first=yes to create a verbose description suitable for the first occurance on a page.

Related templates

 * GRT for gross register tons
 * TEU for twenty-foot equivalent units
 * GT for gross tons
 * DWT for deadweight tons