Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SEAS-0096 Organization's ID: NST 257 Organization: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Location: Classroom-based Length: 1 week (40 hours) Dates Offered: 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2017 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Marine Engineering or Vessel Operations Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide students with a detailed understanding of shipboard stability and the regulations regarding the stowage and transport of cargo on commercial vessels. Learning Outcomes: Cite the basic theory of shipboard stability Identify fundamental elements of shipboard stability, center of gravity, center of buoyancy, and righting arm Calculate ballast requirements to maintain proper trim and stability Understand how sea state and wind can affect stability Perform calculations to determine vessel stability under various conditions such as cargo load, light load, and full load under various weather conditions and sea states General Topics: Basic shipboard stability concepts and terminology Effect of free surface on vessel trim and stability Longitudinal hull strength Effects of hull damage on vessel stability Vessel casualty case analysis Use of cargo stability calculators/computer systems Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content