Skippers Guide to Stability Tests

Every vessel and owner must endure the complexity of a stability test at least once.  Most people will tell you the principle of a stability test is very simple.  But the detail of execution required can be very challenging.  Engineers talk in cryptic terms, rambling off random symbols and phrases.  To bring some understanding to...

Every vessel and owner must endure the complexity of a stability test at least once.  Most people will tell you the principle of a stability test is very simple.  But the detail of execution required can be very challenging.  Engineers talk in cryptic terms, rambling off random symbols and phrases.  To bring some understanding to all of this, Jensen Maritime published a guide on stability tests, specifically meant for vessel operators.

Jensen Maritime

Jensen Maritime are full service naval architects and marine engineers.  You can learn more about them from their website:

http://www.jensenmaritime.com

Their guide was specifically targeted towards the fishing industry.  Some parts may not apply to your particular vessel.  Regardless of your vessel type, this guide is full of good information.

2009 Guide to Fishing Vessel Stability and Modifications

• License:  This information has been produced as a courtesy to the fishing industry and is free to all.  Distribution by others requires that the copyright shown above is clearly shown on all copies.  Additional copies are also available from Jensen Maritime Consultants, but a nominal fee will be charged for large orders to cover reproduction. Republication must have the prior written consent of Jensen Maritime Consultants, Inc..

You can also download the guide directly from Jensen Maritime here:

http://www.jensenmaritime.com/News-and-Media/Technical-Articles