Ship Stability Course
This course equips you with essential knowledge on ship stability for container vessels, including hydrostatics, GM/KG control, ballast and loading plans, heavy weather management, cargo securing, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe voyages, hull protection, and confident decision-making at sea.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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 effects, and longitudinal strength. Master safe loading, ballast operations, trim and draft planning, heavy weather strategies, avoidance of risky conditions, SOLAS compliance, stability software use, 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 that balance stacks, trim, and draft within limits.
- Conduct arrival and departure stability checks with ballast sequencing and safety margins.
- Ensure regulatory compliance using SOLAS, IMO, and class rules with stability software.
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