Stability 1Laajuus (1.75 cr)
Code: MO21O412
Credits
1.75 op
Objective
STCW-Code: Table A-III/1
The student:
• understands the fundamentals of ship stability and is able to apply them in practice.
• knows the national and international requirements with reference to ship stability.
• knows static and dynamic stability, stability criteria for different vessel types and is able to perform an inclining test.
• knows how to perform stability calculations in order to determine whether the vessel fulfils the national and international requirements concerning ship stability.
• is able to read hydrostatic tables and curves, dead weight scale.
• knows how to perform trim calculations.
Content
• Basics in ship hydrostatistics
• Static stability: Stability applications, stability and freeboard, and stability data
• The Trafi requirements with reference to stability onboard
• The vessel’s trim
Qualifications
Mathematics 3/4
Physics 2
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 11.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
- Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
-
MT21D-ÅMaritime Technology, h21, full-time studies
Objective
STCW-Code: Table A-III/1
The student:
• understands the fundamentals of ship stability and is able to apply them in practice.
• knows the national and international requirements with reference to ship stability.
• knows static and dynamic stability, stability criteria for different vessel types and is able to perform an inclining test.
• knows how to perform stability calculations in order to determine whether the vessel fulfils the national and international requirements concerning ship stability.
• is able to read hydrostatic tables and curves, dead weight scale.
• knows how to perform trim calculations.
Content
• Basics in ship hydrostatistics
• Static stability: Stability applications, stability and freeboard, and stability data
• The Trafi requirements with reference to stability onboard
• The vessel’s trim
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Mathematics 3/4
Physics 2