Ship Stability Course
This course equips you with essential skills to master ship stability for container vessels. Delve into hydrostatics, GM/KG control, ballast planning, heavy weather management, cargo securing, and regulatory compliance. Plan secure voyages, safeguard hull and cargo integrity, and take assured stability decisions during maritime operations, ensuring safety and efficiency at sea.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in ship stability for a 190m container vessel, covering hydrostatics, GM and KG management, free surface effects, and longitudinal strength. Master safe loading, ballast operations, trim and draft planning, heavy weather strategies, avoidance of hazardous conditions, SOLAS compliance, stability software usage, and professional documentation.
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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 balancing stacks, trim, and draft per class and port rules.
- Conduct arrival and departure checks verifying stability, ballast sequence, and safety margins.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and class standards using advanced stability tools.
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