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YACHT MASTER STABILITY (STCW 95 II/2)

Course code YMS
Duration 5 Days
Approvals MCA
Assessment Written 2.5 hour examination with a pass mark of 60%
Teaching Methods Classroom based, guided study

Course Description

The course consists of five topics:

  1. Basic principles and transverse stability
    Basic principles of hydrostatics and related terms. Fineness of hull form and resistance to forward motion. The concept of statical stability and the concept of initial stability.
  2. List and related problems
    List, the inclining experiment and rolling test. The effect of slack tanks on the centre of gravity.
  3. Curves of statical stability
  4. Loll and related topics
  5. Dry-docking and longitudinal stability.
    Dry-docking, stability data supplied to yachts, Terms used in longitudinal stability.  

Booking a Course

Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:

Julie Neilon
Telephone: +44 (0)1489 556217
Fax: +44 (0)1489 576908
E-mail: julie.neilon@solent.ac.uk|  

Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.

Course Availability

YACHT MASTER STABILITY (STCW 95 II/2)
Start Date

27-FEB-2012
Places
Available

13
Number on
waiting list

0
Fees for
EU Residents

£945
Fees for
Overseas Residents

£945
21-MAY-2012 16 0 £945 £945
29-OCT-2012 15 0 £945 £945

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