Ship Stability Course
This course equips you to master ship stability on modern container vessels. Delve into hydrostatics, GM/KG boundaries, ballast strategies, heavy weather handling, cargo securing methods, and regulatory standards. Plan secure voyages, safeguard hull and cargo integrity, and confidently handle stability challenges at sea while meeting all class and port requirements.

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 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 with checklists.
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Develop skills
- Perform ship stability calculations: determine GM, GZ, and hydrostatics for actual voyages.
- Manage heavy weather: optimise ballast, course, and speed to minimise roll and structural stress.
- Develop container loading plans: ensure balanced stacks, trim, and draft per class and port rules.
- Conduct arrival and departure checks: confirm stability, ballast sequences, and safety margins.
- Ensure regulatory compliance: implement SOLAS, IMO, and class standards with advanced stability software.
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