Ship Stability Course
This course equips you to master ship stability on modern container ships. Delve into hydrostatics, GM/KG boundaries, ballast strategies, heavy weather responses, cargo lashing techniques, and full regulatory adherence. Plan secure voyages, safeguard vessel and load integrity, and take assured stability choices while at sea, ensuring safety across all operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in ship stability for a 190m container vessel, covering hydrostatics, GM and KG management, free surface impacts, and longitudinal strength. Master safe loading, ballast operations, trim and draft control, heavy weather strategies, avoidance of risky stages, SOLAS compliance, stability software use, and detailed record-keeping with checklists.
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Develop skills
- Perform ship stability calculations: determine GM, GZ, and hydrostatic values for actual trips.
- Handle heavy seas: modify ballast, heading, and velocity to manage roll and structural loads.
- Develop container stowage strategies: equalise loads, trim, and draughts per class and harbour rules.
- Conduct arrival/departure verifications: confirm stability, ballast order, and safety buffers.
- Ensure regulatory standards: implement SOLAS, IMO, and classification guidelines with current stability programs.
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