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MCA approved Stability Course

1 day - £230

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the workboat code edition 3, which states, for any vessel required to carry a stability information booklet, that – “at least Master shall complete an MCA approved stability course”

Diagram showing effect of heeling on boat stability

  • General terms in use

    General principles of transverse stability

    Adding, removing and shifting weights

    The Stability Booklet

    Stiff and tender vessels

    Use of cranes and shift of CoG

    Free surface effect

    Critical KG calculations (Transverse Stability)

    Inclining test

    Deck edge immersion

    Catamaran stability

    Risks associated with tug and tow;

    Risks associated with deck cargoes;

    Wind & Ice accretion effects.

    • Supporting course notes

    • Tea, coffee & biscuits

    • Notepad & Pen

    • Use of our purpose built Stability Tank & Vessel

  • None

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course where minimum numbers are not reached

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