Ship Stability Course
Gain mastery in ship stability for contemporary container vessels. This course covers hydrostatics, GM/KG limits, ballast planning, heavy weather strategies, cargo securing, and regulatory compliance. Equip yourself to plan secure voyages, safeguard hull and cargo integrity, and take assured stability decisions while at sea.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Ship Stability Course provides targeted, hands-on training in hydrostatics, GM and KG management, free surface effects, and longitudinal strength specifically for a 190m container vessel. You will learn to plan safe loading, ballast operations, trim, and draft; handle heavy weather; steer clear of hazardous intermediate stages; adhere to SOLAS and classification society standards; utilise stability software effectively; and maintain comprehensive, professional documentation with checklists for all decisions.
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Develop skills
- Perform ship stability calculations including GM, GZ, and hydrostatics for actual voyages.
- Handle heavy weather by adjusting ballast, course, and speed to manage roll and stress.
- Develop container loading plans that balance stacks, trim, and draft within class and port limits.
- Conduct arrival and departure checks to verify stability, ballast sequencing, and safe margins.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and class rules using modern stability tools.
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