Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage vessel trim under normal operating conditions
- Stability analysis and weight distribution planning are conducted at a time frequency and scope appropriate to the proposed nature of the voyage and vessel operation
- Weight distribution is arranged to maintain vessel within acceptable stability limits for the anticipated operational situations likely to be experienced during the voyage
- Calculations are made to determine the draught and centre of gravity of vessel after adding, removing or shifting weight
- Factors affecting the stability and trim of vessel are identified and allowances are made in calculations
- Trim, draughts and list of vessel are controlled as required to ensure they are suitable to progress all anticipated vessel operations
- Control vessel stability when compartment is flooded
- Damage to vessel and nature of floodingof compartments is assessed
- Effect upon vessel stability of flooded and flooding compartments is evaluated
- Suitable strategyfor maintaining or restoring trim and stability is devised
- Where stress limits of the vessel are exceeded as a consequence of damage and/or flooding, appropriate action is initiated to ensure safety of personnel, including abandoning the vessel as required
- Manage stress conditions of the vessel
- Stress levels of the vessel are assessed according to manufacturer specifications
- Stability of the vessel is monitored at a frequency and scope relevant to vessel operations, sufficient to enable stress and stability to be maintained within acceptable limits at all times
- Appropriate action is taken where weight distribution has or could exceed acceptable safety limits
- Maintain records of stability management