Stability and Safety of Ships
Regulation and Operation
- 1st Edition, Volume 9 - November 26, 2003
- Latest edition
- Authors: Lech Kobylinski, Sigismund Kastner
- Language: English
A stability accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a ship. This two-volume set brings together the mass of information available in one practical reference and is… Read more
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Description
Description
Key features
Key features
- Focuses on the regulatory, operational aspects of intact stability
- Provides a detailed review of research and results in the field
- Facilitates the confident application of methods to new ship designs
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part 1:Development of Stability Standards; Historical development and basic stability concepts, Development and present status of stability standards, Standards based on the consideration of heeling moments, Statistical methods of developing stability standards, Probabilistic approach to the development of stability standards, Model tests of capsizing, Stability regulations - future outlook.
Part 2: Operational Aspects of Stability and Safety; Operational stability - hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, Sea environment, Roll excitation and influence of speed and heading, Resonance and large roll motion, Forces due to roll motion, Measurement and accuracy of stability status, Safety management and operational requirements.
Review quotes
Review quotes
"At present this book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of knowledge on the subject."—Jeffrey M.Falzarano (SNAME News)
On Professor Kobylinski, "He has been involved in stability related research for many years and is completely knowledgeable in this specific aspect. He traces the development of stability rules from the very beginning to the present day. He clearly explains the physical background and assumptions used in developing these rules in order to understand their limitations and application."—Jeffrey M.Falzarano (SNAME News)
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 9
- Published: November 26, 2003
- Language: English