Ship stability 1. (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- maintaining seaworthiness of the ship.
- basics of hydrostatics.
- calculate stability and trim with different cargo situations.
- effect of free surface liquids to ships stability.

Content

Stability and trim calculations. Ships intact stability requirements. Purpose of freeboard, waterline agreement, basics of effect of free surface liquids.

Course material

Study materials are in Learn.

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 and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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