GMI 320 - Naval Architecture and Stability

Course Objectives

1. To teach about ship and types.
2. To teach about ship geometry and construction.
3. To teach about ship stability and related topics.

Course Description

General description of ships. Classification of ship types. Geometrical properties of
ships. Tonnage and freeboard. Ship’s elements. Sea chests. Bilge wells. Propeller, shaft
and steering gear systems. Integration processes used in navigational architecture.
Hydrostatical curves, transversal-longitudinal stability and trim. Impact of free fluid
surface to stability. Grounding and docking stability of ships.