NAB1021 Hydrostatics and stability

Contents and structure

Fundamental introduction to hydrostatic, stability and trim on ship or vessel.

Learning Outcome

 - Knowledge:

The student shall aquire basic knowledge of hydrostatics and stability in the following areas: Initial stability, trim, list, dynamic and static stability, effect of free liquid surface, icing, loadline and damage stability. The student shall also be able to demonstrate factors which can influence the hydrostatics and stability of a vessel.

- Skills:

The student shall be able to use proper terminology and perform stability calculations. The student shall also be able to perform basic calculations in areas such as; instability, trim, list, dynamic and static stability, free liquid surface, icing, load line and damage stability.

- General Qualifications:

The student should have the theoretical competence required for the subject as per STCW including 2010 Manila Amendments, tables A-II/1 and A-II/2.

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

 NAB1001 Physics og NAB1012 Mathematics I.

Teaching methods

Lectures and work shops

Compulsory learning activities

Assignments (will be specified at the beginning of the semester)

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Assessment

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