The objective of this course to be able to use cargo plans and tables or diagrams of stability and trim data to calculate the ship’s initial stability, draughts and trim for any given description of cargo and other weights. They will also be able to determine whether stresses on the ship are within permitted limits by the use of stress data or calculation equipment, or software.
The effects of damage to, and the consequent flooding of, a compartment on the trim and stability of a ship and the counter-measures to be taken will be understood.