Study Guide

Objective

The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitudinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.

The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recommendations concerning ship stability.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Stability calculations
• Surface and volume calculations (Simpson’s rules)
• Form coefficients
• Static stability and stability curves
• Calculating free surfaces
• Dynamical stability
• The influence of density on draught
• The true mean draught
• Inclining test
• Trim Loading programmes and their use

Location and time

According to realization timetable

Materials

Ship stability 3rd edition, ship stability, the nautical institute-stability, trim and strength for merchant ships and fishing vessels

Teaching methods

Lectures in the classroom and possibly online studies.
Homework and E-Learning may excist.

Exam schedules

According to realization schedule

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Test, lodicator, assignment

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Do not meet the criteria of evaluation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with core material and concepts
• Correctly use single industry concepts
• Find information for a single situation
• Distinguishes everyday information from the data studied
• Acting in professional situations demonstrates familiarity with their professional field
• Shows that you have achieved your core competence goals
• Work safely
• Act in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Demonstrates consistent concepts and knowledge base in the field of familiarity
• Evaluate and limit the need for information
• Work well in professional tasks and situations
• Work in multicultural environments
• Work safely
• Work consistently with the ecological principles of the profession
• Organize your own and group activities consistently

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Expertly use industry concepts and information
• Evaluate and use different sources of information
• Apply the knowledge base in professional varied / challenging tasks with expertise
• To act in different positions, in different operating environments.
• To act independently and responsibly in a professional situation
• Act with safety in mind
• To justify the activity in accordance with the ecological principles of the profession
• To organize your own and the group's activities in a professional manner

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)