Ship Stability Course
This course equips you with essential knowledge on ship stability for container vessels, covering hydrostatics, GM/KG control, ballast and loading plans, heavy weather management, cargo securing, and regulatory standards. You'll learn to ensure safe voyages, protect the vessel and cargo, and confidently handle stability challenges at sea using modern tools and checklists.

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 operations, trim and draft planning, heavy weather strategies, avoidance of risky conditions, SOLAS compliance, stability software use, and professional documentation with checklists.
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Develop skills
- Perform ship stability calculations including GM, GZ, and hydrostatics for actual voyages.
- Manage heavy weather by adjusting ballast, course, and speed to minimise roll and stress.
- Develop balanced container loading plans respecting trim, draft, and port limits.
- Conduct arrival and departure stability checks with proper ballast sequencing.
- Ensure compliance with SOLAS, IMO, and class rules via stability software.
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