5 Summary of Damage Stability Calculations

5.1 Applicable Regulation

The vessel complies with the requirements as laid down in SOLAS under
Chapter II-1 Construction - Structure, subdivision and stability.

Limitations and assumptions in damage stability calculation

The a.m. regulation for the damage stability calculation is based on a probabilistic concept
which means that each possible damage extent (in longitudinal, transverse and vertical
direction) is considered with its probability acc. to standardized formulas.

It should be noted that for this kind of damage stability analysis several assumptions have
been made (e.g. permeability of the cargo hold, observed draughts). The calculated results
according to the regulations can differ significantly from results of real damages of an
actual loading condition.

When reviewing the presented damage stability calculations, in order to get information
about the survivability in the actual damage situation, it is important to keep in mind that
these calculations are based on a certain set of assumptions.

GM values
The GM values used in the damage stability calculations are theoretical minimum values.
The vessel is not allowed to operate with a lower GM than the values used in the
calculations. Therefore, the GM in the actual loading condition will be different from what is
shown in the calculations.
Draughts and trim
The draughts, for which the damage stability is calculated, are defined by the rules. Further
the calculations are always carried out for the even keel condition. The initial loading
condition will therefore be different from the actual condition of the vessel.
Damage extent
The damage extent applied in the damage stability calculations is probably not the same as
the actual damage extent. The result will therefore also be different.
Permeability
The damage stability calculations are based on standard permeability’s for the different
compartments. The actual permeability will be different because of different content and
structure of the different compartments. The permeability will influence on the amount of
flooded water, and thereby the final equilibrium after damage.
Weather conditions
The damage stability calculations do not take the weather conditions into account. Wind
and waves will put additional forces and heeling moments to the vessel, and hence reduce
the stability margins. Progressive flooding may also occur if any openings are immersed in
the waves.
Longitudinal strength
Flooding of compartments / loss of buoyancy will also influence on the longitudinal strength
of the vessel. This is not covered by the damage stability calculations.
5.2 Cases of Damage Stability Calculation

INSERT THE EXAMPLES OR LIST OUT THE DAMAGE CASES( IF AVAILABLE) AS GIVEN IN
THE DAMAGE STABILITY BOOKLET or TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET.( AS SHOWN IN
EXAMPLE BELOW)
 6 APPENDIX.

6.1 Damaged Compartment sounding check list

Compartment & Tank Name: _______________________________

Checking time Sounding (M) Volume (M3) Weight (MT) Flooding Rate Remarks
6.2 Damage Control Plan