Ship stability 2Laajuus (1.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- ship stability control.
- stability of a damaged ship.
- effect of free surfaces of liquids and compartments of a ship.
- IMO regulations and conventions concerning ship stability.

Content

Ship Damage stability theories
Effect of free surfaces of liquids
Calculations of stability and trim of a damaged ship
Methods of increased weight and lost buoyancy
Calculations when grounded
Regulations and conventions regarding a damaged ship

Qualifications

Ship stability 1

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- evaluate information sources critically.
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.