A02 – Ship Hydrostatics and Stability Foundations
This course introduces core ship hydrostatics and stability concepts using the attached source materials. It focuses on terminology, weight effects, initial stability, and hydrostatic calculations, with practice drawn from real exam-style problems and clear notes where source data are incomplete.
£299.00
1 hour
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
6 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
17 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
This course introduces core ship hydrostatics and stability concepts using the attached source materials. It focuses on terminology, weight effects, initial stability, and hydrostatic calculations, with practice drawn from real exam-style problems and clear notes where source data are incomplete.
What you will learn
Define key ship-geometry terms and coefficients of form used in hydrostatics.
Calculate changes in center of gravity, sinkage, and trim for weight additions, removals, and shifts.
Determine initial stability using KB, BM, KM, and GM relationships.
Interpret small-angle righting behavior and relate GM to roll characteristics.
Use Bonjean curves and hydrostatic-property workflows to estimate displacement and related hydrostatic values.
Skills and knowledge
Ship terminology
Hydrostatics
Center of gravity
Metacentric height
Trim calculations
Bonjean curves
Curves of form
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Ship Terminology and Form
2.1 Hull Terms and Support
2.2 Coefficients of Form
2.3 Terminology Practice
Weights and Center of Gravity
3.1 CG Bookkeeping
3.2 Sinkage and Trim
3.3 Weight Shifts in Service
3.4 Loading Problem Practice
Initial Stability
4.1 KB, BM, KM, and GM
4.2 Small-Angle Righting
4.3 GM and Roll Response
4.4 Stability Problem Practice
Hydrostatic Calculations
5.1 Numerical Integration
5.2 Bonjean Curves
5.3 Curves of Form
5.4 Incomplete Data Methods
Summary
6.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00