INSTRUCTIONS FOR VESSEL APPLICATION FOR HIGH SEAS FISHING. ... Enter the total hold capacity in cubic meters. To calculate hold capacity in cubic meters, first multiply hold width x length x height, in feet (to determine hold capacity in cubic feet), and convert to cubic meters by multiplying the total number of cubic feet by 0.028317. For example, 10'x10'x10' = 1000 cubic feet, and 1000 multiplied by 0.028317 is 28.3 cubic meters. Repeat, if necessary, for each hold to arrive at total hold capacity in cubic meters.