Ship Stability Course
This course equips you with essential ship stability knowledge for container vessels, covering hydrostatics, GM/KG control, ballast operations, heavy weather management, cargo loading, and regulatory standards. Plan secure voyages, safeguard hull and cargo integrity, and confidently handle stability challenges at sea with precise calculations and tools.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in ship hydrostatics, GM and KG management, free surface effects, and longitudinal strength for a 190m container vessel. Master safe loading, ballast, trim, and draft planning, heavy weather strategies, avoiding risky conditions, SOLAS compliance, stability software use, and professional documentation.
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Develop skills
- Perform accurate ship stability calculations including GM, GZ, and hydrostatics for actual voyages.
- Manage heavy weather by adjusting ballast, course, and speed to minimise roll and structural stress.
- Develop balanced container loading plans ensuring trim, draft, and stack stability within limits.
- Conduct thorough arrival and departure stability checks with proper ballast sequencing and margins.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance using SOLAS, IMO, class rules, and advanced stability software.
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