Stability (Master Yacht)

Training towards

Master 500gt (Yacht)

Duration

5 days

Course information

The module covers the basic principles of hydrostatics, hull form and statical and initial stability. Continuing with the problems associated with list, it explores the inclining experiment and free surface effect. The interpretation of curves of statical stability, ships stability data and calculations involving loading and shifting of weights, dry docking and longitudinal stability.

Examination and assessment

Assessment is by written 2½ hour examination at the end of the module. The pass rate is 60%.