Stability by Distance - Advanced

Stability by Distance teaches the practical knowledge and application of a ship’s stability and is provided as self-paced study.

Knowledge of a ship’s stability is not a process of memorising and blindly applying formula, but of understanding the principle behind the formula and the process of what is actually happening to the vessel’s righting and trimming levers as the vessel changes the distribution of weight or buoyancy within its hull. The golden rule throughout this course is therefore: Learn the principle not the formula. Once you understand the principle there will be no need to learn the formula as it will be engraved in your memory forever!

Course Prerequisites

Stability by Distance: Advanced has a prerequisite of successful completion of Stability by Distance: Basic, or a Certificate of Competency as Deck Watchkeeper or Mate/Master <500GT or equivalent, as a minimum.

Duration

This course is designed to be self-paced. Participants should aim to complete the course within 12 months of the enrolment date.

Course Aim

The course covers the use of Simpson’s Rules relating to a ship’s stability, The Inclining Test, Stability Cross Curves, Radius of Gyration, Synchronous rolling and Parametric rolling, IMO Stability Criteria including Wind Heel, List and Large Angles of Stability, Grain Stability, Longitudinal Stability, Damage Stability, Dry Docking and other factors determining a loss of stability.

The purpose of this course is to teach the practical knowledge and application of a ship’s stability. The aim is:

  1. To provide an understanding as to how the hydrostatics particulars of a ship’s hull are derived and to furnish participants with sufficient knowledge for them to calculate their own hydrostatic information should the need arise.
  2. To provide some practical knowledge of stability for participants to use in their seagoing or related careers or when dealing with the operational considerations relating to the safety of ships.

Outcome

Participants who satisfactorily complete the course and provide documentary evidence to satisfy the course prerequisite will be issued with an Australian Maritime College Certificate in Advanced Application of a Ship’s Stability and Dynamics.


  • Duration: Self-paced
  • Course Options: (including GST)
    Online course | $1,580

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To secure a course registration, payment of the course fee are required (or at minimum of 50% deposit). Payment methods accepted:

  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Cheque/Money Order
  • Company Invoice (approved companies only)

Detailed payment options will be made available after registration is submitted.

Face to face courses

To secure your enrolment, payment of 50% of the course fee is required. Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

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Online courses

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, the online account creation process takes between 3-4 business days if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, Australian Maritime College or University of Tasmania.

Content

The course covers the use of Simpson’s Rules relating to a ship’s stability:

  • The Inclining Test
  • Stability Cross Curves
  • Radius of Gyration
  • Synchronous rolling and Parametric rolling
  • IMO Stability Criteria including Wind Heel
  • List and Large Angles of Stability
  • Grain Stability
  • Longitudinal Stability
  • Damage Stability
  • Dry Docking and other facts determining a loss of stability
Assessment Strategy

A range of methods is suggested for measuring progress towards and achievement of learning outcomes in this module. Knowledge&dash;based criteria will be satisfied through written or oral questioning relating to practical assignments.