Stability by Distance - Basic

Stability by Distance - Basic teaches the necessary basic understanding of a ship’s stability.

Course Aim

To provide the very necessary basic understanding of a ship’s stability. This requires the learning of formula which at first appears a daunting task. It is not, the formula and the fairly easy mathematics required to solve the formula can all be simplified by first learning the principles behind the subject of stability.

Content

This course covers the Law of Flotation, Load lines, Basic Transverse Stability, Small Angles of List, Free Surface Effect, Causes and correction of a Negative Stability and an introduction to the Curve of Righting Levers as well as an introduction to Longitudinal Stability.

Who should participate?

The course is ideally suited for Container Ship Planners, Ballast Operators in the oil & gas industry, Stevedores or any shore based personnel dealing with ship operations where the stability requirements of the vessel are critical to a safe and successful operation, as well as seagoing staff wishing to further their knowledge in the subject.

Course Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of at least Year 10.

Duration

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

Outcome

Participants who satisfactorily complete the course and provide documentary evidence to satisfy the course pre‐requisite will be issued an AMC Basic Knowledge and Principles of a Ship’s Stability certificate.


  • Duration: Self-paced
  • Course Options: (including GST)
    Online course | $1,370

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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.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

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.

Assessment Strategy

A range of methods is suggested for measuring progress towards and achievement of learning outcomes in this module. Knowledge‐based criteria will be satisfied through written or oral questioning relating to practical assignments. Skill‐based criteria will be satisfied through table top exercises throughout the learning period. Assessment will be undertaken off‐the‐job; however, where possible the environment will simulate a real work place situation.