IMO MODU Code

Ref [3] IMO MODU Code - Ch.3, Sec.3.3. Intact Stability Criteria
The MODU Code is a complement to the IMO A.749 resolution.
For normal operating conditions, a wind velocity of 70 knots is applied to the vessel, from
any direction relative to the unit. For severe storm conditions, a wind velocity of 100 knots
is applied.
Conservatively, the severe storm conditions are applied, namely:
100 knots wind speed.
Perpendicular incidence to the lateral area.
Sec 3.3.1.1.
The area under the righting moment curve to the second intercept or down-flooding
angle, whichever is less, should be not less than 40% in excess of the area under the
wind heeling moment curve to the same limiting angle.

Area ( A B )
1.4 see figure -1
Area ( B C )
Sec 3.3.1.3.
The righting moment curve should be positive over the entire range of angles from upright
to the second intercept.
A MODU Code typical curve is illustrated below:

Figure -1: Righting Moment and heeling Moment curves