Ship stability 2 (1 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

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.

Course material

Study materials are in Moodle.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Teaching in class: Ship stability and buoyancy basics. The calculations in class and practical training in the computer class (the NAPA program of getting acquainted).

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance, training tacks execution and computer NAPA training 100% participation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in the teaching process, tasks and exercises execution. Exam.

Qualifications

Ship stability 1