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Stability Advanced (CMM-ADVSTB)

Course Description

This course is required for all 2nd Mates upgrading to Chief Mate/Master. It provides a thorough knowledge of stability principles and practical application to a variety of ship types.

During this course, senior deck officer trainees will gain knowledge and understanding of the theories and factors affecting trim and stability. Trainees will learn the measures necessary to preserve trim and stability, the effect of damage, consequent flooding of compartments and IMO/USCG recommendations concerning ship stability. Trainees will develop proficiency in the use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment.

This course requires the trainee to have a fundamental understanding of basic stability and trim theory, as well as basic math and trigonometry. It is a fast-paced course; consequently there is not enough time to go over these areas in detail.  Therefore, prior to taking this course, trainees must have successfully completed The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) self-study course on stability. It is highly suggested that candidates consider taking the MITAGS Basic Stability Training course or equivalent basic stability training from a Maritime Academy.  This course is also a prerequisite for the MITAGS Cargo Handling and Stowage (CMM-CHS I & II) courses.

This course satisfies the following STCW95 and CFR training requirements:

• NMC Policy Letter 04-02 requirements for education and training in Advanced Stability
• Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code: Assessment Control Sheet: M-9-1A
• Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code: Assessment Control Sheet: M-9-1B
• Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code: Assessment Control Sheet: M-9-1C
• Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code: Assessment Control Sheet: M-9-1C
• 46 CFR 11.901 (c)(1)  for46 CFR 10.901(c)(1)  - Regarding the practical demonstrations of competence
• 46 CFR 11.903 formerly 46 CFR 10.903(c)(1) -Regarding the practical demonstrations of competence
• 46 CFR 170.110- Stability instructions for operating personnel

Prerequisite -   MITAGS Basic Stability Training course or The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) self-study course on stability

What You Will Learn

• Effects of Density on Stability
• Stability at Moderate and Large Angles of Heel
• Simplified Stability Data
• Trim and List
• Dynamical Stability
• GM by Rolling Period Test
• Intact Stability Requirements for the Carriage of Grain
• Rolling of Ships
• Drydocking and Grounding
• Shear Force, Bending Moments and Torsional Stress
• Effect of Flooding on Transverse Stability
• Effect of Flooding on Trim
• Assessment of Damaged Condition

What You Should Bring

• Scientific Calculator

Any applicant who has successfully completed MITAGS 35-hour Advanced Stability course will satisfy the Advanced Stability training requirements for STCW certification as Master or Chief Mate on vessels of 500 or more gross tonnage (ITC).  The practical assessments conducted in this course will be accepted as the equivalent of the following assessments from the National Assessment Guidelines for Table A-II/2 of the STCW Code: M-9-1A; M-9-1B; M-9-1C; and M-9-1D.  Applicants who have successfully completed this course need not present completed "Control Sheets" for these assessments in application for STCW certification.