Ship Stability & Loading
Master ship stability calculations and safe loading procedures
Learn ship stability principles, stability calculations, loading conditions, trim and list calculations, and safe cargo loading procedures for stable ship operations.
10 weeks
Intermediate
Online
About This Course
This comprehensive course covers ship stability and loading. You'll learn stability principles, stability calculations, loading conditions, trim and list, and safe cargo loading procedures. The course includes practical calculations and exercises in stability and loading. Through hands-on training, you'll develop the skills needed to ensure ships remain stable and safe under all loading conditions.
Course Curriculum
A comprehensive 10 weeks program covering all essential aspects
Stability Fundamentals
Understanding ship stability principles
Duration: 2 weeks
- Stability concepts
- Forces and moments
- Center of gravity
- Center of buoyancy
Stability Calculations
Perform stability calculations
Duration: 2 weeks
- GM calculations
- Stability curves
- Stability criteria
- Stability software
Loading Conditions
Calculate and plan loading conditions
Duration: 2 weeks
- Loading conditions
- Draft calculations
- Displacement calculations
- Loading planning
Trim and List
Calculate and control trim and list
Duration: 2 weeks
- Trim calculations
- List calculations
- Trim and list control
- Corrective measures
Safe Loading Procedures
Execute safe cargo loading procedures
Duration: 1.5 weeks
- Loading procedures
- Stability during loading
- Safety considerations
- Loading documentation
Stability in Special Conditions
Handle stability in special conditions
Duration: 0.5 weeks
- Heavy weather
- Damage stability
- Special cargo
- Emergency procedures
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Your Instructor
Stability Officer Ramesh Kumar
Stability and Loading Expert
Stability Officer Kumar has 16 years of experience in ship stability and loading. He specializes in stability calculations, loading planning, and safe cargo operations. He has worked on various types of vessels and holds certifications in stability and loading.
Prerequisites
- Basic mathematics
- Understanding of ship operations
Ready to Start Learning?
Join hundreds of students who are already transforming spaces with this course
Next cohort starts: August 15, 2024
Schedule: Self-paced with weekly live Q&A sessions
✓ Certificate of completion included