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SKID1100

Ship Design 1 - Introduction

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Project

About

About the course

Course content

The course is a general introduction to the Naval architecture profession, and with focus on hydrostatics, stability and general arrangement plan.

Main topics:

  • Lines drawings and hydrostatics
  • General Arrangement and subdivision
  • Transversal upright stability
  • Dynamic stability
  • Longitudinal stability
  • Damage stability
  • Inclining tests
  • Use of software for drafting and technical calculations within naval architecture
  • Sustainable ship design

Learning outcome

After completion of this module, the candidate shall have obtained:

...knowledge about:

  • The shipengineer's role in ship design
  • Hydrostatic properties
  • Upright stability of ship and offshore structures
  • Subdivision
  • Ship's historical significance and future potential

...skills in:

  • Application of relevant computer programs for ship design
  • Communicating a ship's properties through Lines drawings and General Arrangement
  • Calculation of hydrostatics and stability

...competence on:

  • Terminology
  • Ship types
  • Statutory and regulatory requirements

Learning methods and activities

Lectures in classroom and laboratories, weekly compulsory exercises or laboratory tasks and a project portfolio to be submitted at the end of the module.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

(the information may be changed until June 15th)

Mandatory individual and group assignments must be approved during the semester. The project work is conducted in groups.

Re-sit exam: in case of failure or legitimate absence, an improved project can be resubmitted at the next available re-sit examination period. If the student waits until the next regular examination period, an entirely new project must be submitted.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Naval Architecture - Engineering (699SD)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Digital handouts prior to each session.

Supporting literature: "Ship Hydrostatics and Stability, Biran & Lopez-Pulido, Butterworth-Heinemann

Technical formula books of your choice.

Subject areas

  • Marine System Design

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

Project
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2027

Project
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment