Ship Stability in Practice

Babicz, J: softcover, 261 pages, illustrated. 2nd ed. The aim is to present an Onboard Stability Documentation standard to lower costs and make it easier to understand and apply. It should be of interest to ship design offices, ship manufacturers, shipping companies (owners and operators), educational institutions and others concerned with ship stability. Part I includes basic knowledge on ship hydrostatics and stability, presentation of current rules requirements concerning stability, as well as information on ship's behavior in waves. Plus descriptions of stability accidents and proposals of design solutions which increase ship collision safety and survivability after damage. A proposal for a consistent standard for dry cargo vessels is presented in Part II of the publication. ISBN 9788395580130 new