Tag Archive for: free surface moment

For small vessels, the major problem with stability letters is explaining it to the captains. Today I will review a stability letter and give plain English interpretation of all the boring mumbo-jumbo.

The shifting liquid in a ship’s tanks can create a lethal scenario. For everyone’s safety, learn about free surface moment.

How do we extract scientific data from simply moving weights on deck? Today I explain some of the theory behind the stability test.

NEVER WASTE MONEY ON SPECIALISTS! Here are a few simple do-it-yourself tests to check for ship list and angle of loll.

PANIC! Angle of loll indicates serious stability problems. You need to track down this cause, because the next warning may be when your ship capsizes.