Marine Engineer how-to

How to Check a Vessel’s Intact Stability

Stability keeps ships upright.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Stability keeps ships upright. In short: get; find; calculate, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Get weights.

  2. Find center of gravity.

  3. Calculate GM.

  4. Check righting arm curves.

  5. Compare to criteria.

  6. Report.

Safety reminders for marine engineers

  • Follow shipyard safety
  • Design to class rules
  • Plan for fire and flooding
  • Wear PPE at sea trials

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