Principles of Stability for Boaters and Marine Engineers

Keep Floating! Master Ship Stability with Practical Navigator Training

This course is designed for recreational boaters, sailors, and professional mariners seeking a deeper understanding of ship stability principles. Learn how to ensure your boat or ship remains safely stable on the water, no matter the conditions.

We'll explore the critical elements influencing vessel stability, including:

• Center of Gravity (CG) and Center of Buoyancy (CB): Understand their roles in determining a vessel's stability.
• Righting Arm: Discover the relationship between righting arm and overall vessel stability.
• Metacenter: Learn about the metacenter and its significance in stability calculations.
• GM (Metacentric Height): A key stability indicator – we'll break down what it is and how to interpret it.

You'll gain practical knowledge of actions that improve or degrade stability on boats, and review essential concepts often featured on professional maritime examinations.

This course features:

• Engaging video lectures and clear whiteboard explanations.
• A comprehensive understanding of why ships stay upright and how they react to shifting weights, wind, and seas.
• Insights into heeling, listing, and rolling period as indicators of a vessel's stability.
• Practice problems with solutions to reinforce your learning.

Produced by Practical Navigator Training, an approved Coast Guard maritime training provider in the United States. Taught by Capt. Chris Nolan, a licensed mariner and experienced tall ship captain with over 20 years of seagoing experience. Invest in your safety and confidence on the water – enroll today!