How do you calculate metacentric height? GM - Metacentric Height: This measurement is calculated by subtracting KG from KM (GM = KM - KG). GM is a measure of the ship's initial stability. What is a GZ curve? The curve of statical stability, or GZ curve as it is most commonly referre...
The best way to have fun is to have a ship that is reliable and seaworthy. It’s very frustrating to have your ship role over and sink as soon as it begins to take on water, or to spend the day sitting at the side of the pond working on your ship instead of participating in the...
Of course, to have reliable measures of depth and draught, is very important, both for safety, and commercially. By using a digital dashboard that makes operations visible with 100% accuracy, shipping companies and the port may save up to one hour in berthing time, which can amount to abou...
The interest of the study has its background in the accuracy of STW measurement as the most important parameter in the assessment of a ship’s performance analysis. The paper contains a thorough analysis of the measurements assumed to be related with the STW error, along with a descriptive ...
The interest of the study has its background in the accuracy of STW measurement as the most important parameter in the assessment of a ship’s performance analysis. The paper contains a thorough analysis of the measurements assumed to be related with the STW error, along with a descriptive ...