Code М02013В
Course unit Maintenance of Seaworthiness
Nomber of credits ECTS 3.0
Language of education Ukrainian
Learning outcomes of course unit
  1. Understanding of the ship’s arrangement basic principles, the theory and factors affecting trim and stability, as well as the measures necessary to ensure trim and stability.
  2. Knowledge of the cargo impact, in particular heavy weight, on the seaworthiness and stability of the ship, IMO requirements related to the stability of the vessel.
  3. Understanding of the main measures to be taken in case of partial buoyancy loss in an intact state.
  4. Knowledge of the theoretical bases for assessing emergency buoyancy and stability, in compliance with SOLAS requirements, practical means of restoring the stability of a damaged vessel.
  5. Working knowledge and application of trim, stability and strength information, relevant diagrams and devices for hull stresses calculation.
  6. Understanding the basic principles of water tightness.
  7. Determining the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks, as well as the ways of corrosion identifyiong and prevention.
  8. Knowledge of inspection procedures. Ability to explain how to ensure reliable detection of defects and damage.
  9. Knowledge of ship equipment and systems, their purpose. General knowledge of structural elements.
  10. Knowledge of theoretical and practical means of estimating invironment ship’s motion medium resistance, calculating the characteristics of propellers, and choosing the main engine power.
Types of educational work Lectures, practical and laboratory classes
Type of final control
Content of course unit
  1. Theoretical bases for assessing buoyancy, stability and unsinkability.
  2. Ships' hull local and total strength assessment and control methods.
  3. Propulsive complex.
  4. ship's hull and propeller interaction.
  5. Theoretical and practical bases for total ship’s motion resistance, propellers characteristics and main engine power
  6. Operating conditions influence on the propulsion unit operation.
Equipment (if applicable)

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