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Grao en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo
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  Ship's Theory II
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Topic Sub-topic
Transverse Static Stability Calculation of the transverse static stability curve and characteristics
Grave Angle
Calculation of GZ arms for ships with vertical sides
Dynamic transverse stability Concept of dynamic stability
Concept and calculation of the dynamic equilibrium angle
Determination of the heeling arm to cancel stability
Free surfaces Variation of the ship's centre of gravity due to the effect of free surfaces
Effects on stability and heeling
Correction for free surfaces by the approximate method
Grounding Concept and types of grounding.
Effects of grounding on transverse static stability, heel and draft.
Calculation of the reaction on the bottom according to the position of the grounding point.
Descent on the tide to cancel out stability.
Operations to be carried out in order to be clear of the grounding point.
Flooding Types of flooding
Loss of buoyancy method
Added weight or displacement change method
Structural strength of the hull Stresses affecting the ship
Longitudinal ship forces
Bending theory
Maximum permissible bending moment
Curves
Grain shipment Variation in stability and heel as grain is moved
Stability calculations for grain-carrying vessels
Stability calculations corrected for grain shifting
The development and passing of these contents, together with those corresponding to other subjects that include the acquisition of specific competences of the qualification, guarantee the knowledge, understanding and sufficiency of the competences included in table AII/2, of the STCW Convention, related to the management level of the First Officer of the Merchant Navy, without limitation of gross tonnage and Captain of the Merchant Navy up to a maximum of 3000 GT. Table A-II/2 of the STCW Convention.
Specification of minimum standards of competence for masters and chief mates on ships of 500 GT and above
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