ADVANCED TRIM, STABILITY, AND STRESS

(COURSE TITLE)

SEAM 6
(COURSE CODE)

3RD SEM / A. Y 2021-2022

(TERM/ ACADEMIC YEAR)

MODULE 8
(MODULE NUMBER)

CAPT. EMED P. GOZOS

(COURSE INSTRUCTOR)

TO BE CODE BY QMO
(DOCUMENT CODE)
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the knowledge and understanding of

fundamental principles of ship construction, the theories and
factors affecting trim and stability, the measures necessary to
preserve trim and stability, the effect on trim and stability of a
ship in the event of damage and consequent flooding of a
compartment, the countermeasures to be taken, and the IMO
recommendations concerning ship stability. Advanced Trim,
Stability and Stress Course 1 is all about Explaining the
importance of maintaining stability during loading, unloading
and in-transit in various conditions.
Continuation of COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course 2 is all about calculating the effect on trim and stability of
a ship in the event of damage to and consequent flooding of a
compartment and countermeasures to be taken.This course aims
to provide students with necessary Knowledge, Understanding
and Proficiency in preparation for Controlling trim, stability, and
stress at Management level competency. The competency level
covered in this course is in accordance with the Table A-II/2:
Function 3: Controlling the operation of the ship and care for
persons on board at the management level; Competence-1:
Control trim, stability, and stress;
COURSE OUTCOME

At the end of the module, you should be able to :

CO1: Explain the importance of maintaining stability
during loading, unloading and in-transit in various
conditions
MODULE 8

 Statical Stability
INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW OF THE
MODULE

 This module is designed to acquaint all cadets

regarding calculations of areas and volumes
INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW OF THE
MODULE
 The learning outcome is likewise included at the
beginning of each discussion, so that the students
are aware of what they are going to achieve at the
end of topic.
INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW OF THE
MODULE

 The materials presented here are directly related to

the syllabus and the students should bear in mind
that this module will serve as their guide only.
 Students are highly encouraged to obtain a copy of
the recommended text and references for a more
detailed study and broader understanding.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES 1.11

At the end of this session, the student will

be able to:
• Show how to calculate the curve of statical stability,
using Simpson‘s rules to find the area in meter- radians
up to a stated angle
 STATICAL STABILITY

 Refers to the transverse stability of a vessel while floating in still water.

Statical connotes an absence of movement of the water where vessels floats.
All stability curves must be constructed for all statical conditions.
 h - is the interval or the number of degrees between each ordinate
 The statical stability curve in the
figure has a number of interval
divisible by 2 and 3, has an odd
number of ordinates, and has a 4
plus divisible by 3 number of
oridinates. This means that we can
used Simpson’s rule 1 and rule 2 to
calculate the Area under that curve.
However, we need to convert the
number of degrees into the number
in radians. To that, we need divide
the number of degrees by 57.3 to
get the number in radians.
 h = 10° / 57.3
= 0.175 radians
 Solution using Simpson’s first rule:
 Solution using Simpson’s second rule:
The formula to solve dynamical stability is:

Dynamical stability = W x Area under the stability curve

Let’s say that your vessel’s displacement is 5000 tonnes

Thus, Dynamical stability = 5000 tonnes (2.43 meter-radians)

Dynamical stability = 12 150 tonnes-meter-radians

NOTE: If you got an even number of ordinates, you can use the combination of
Simpson’s first rule and third rule to calculate the Area under a curve. However, you have
to determine first if you can used1st or 2 nd Simpson’s rule to minimize the calculations.