OOW-3000-L2.4

Stability fundamentals

OOW-3000-M2 · Written: General Ship Knowledge · OOW-3000-M2-A The IAMI General Ship Knowledge paper (2.5 hr): construction, stability, meteorology and seamanship.

Stability is the ship's ability to return upright after being heeled by wind, sea or a shift of weight. The OOW does not run the full stability calculation — that is the Master's and the loading computer's task — but must understand the principles well enough never to compromise them by careless loading or handling.