Ship stability 1 (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- 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 the Learn.
In addition to using books:
"Ship Stability" Martin Rhodes. Witherby Publishing Group Ltd 2014;
"Ship Stability for Masters and Mates." C. B. Barrass & D. R. Derrett. Seventh edition 2012. Butterworth-Heinemannis an imprint of Elsevier;
"Ship Design in practice" Jan Babicz. Gdansk 2020.
"Ship Stability in practice" Jan Babicz. Gdansk 2021 from Xamk library.
MPV "Ostsee" Intact Stability and Loading information, plans and drawings.

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:
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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

There are no ECTS points for RDI.
Outside experts: Very experienced, with more than 40 year practice, Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz will make three lectures in Teams as a complaint about the stability of the ship, construction and stability requirements of the ship.

Timing of exams and assignments

During the course, students will return the midterm exams, and training with calculations.

International cooperation

Polish Shipbuilding Engineer Jan Babicz makes three lectures in Teams and support our studies with teaching materials.

Student workload

The course is 2.5 e.p., it is about 52.5 hours. Most of the time we work in the auditorium, it will take 15 x 3 =45 hours to solve the theory and tasks, 3 hours for NAPA Loading computer familiarization and training, the remaining hours are for the self learning.

Further information

Completion of the course requires 100% attendance and intermediate exams execution.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in studies, completion of exercises and exams. Evaluation by Xamk evaluation criteria.