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SKID1200

Ship Design II - Stability and hull resistance

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

  • Shiptypes and hull forms
  • Ship resistance
  • Loading conditions and tankplan
  • Grounding, docking and launching
  • Use of software for hull design and prototyping
  • Exterior design and expression
  • 1DOF ship motion
  • Sustainability in hull design

Learning outcome

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

...knowledge about:

  • Hull shape of ships and floating structures
  • Ship resistance
  • Loading conditions

...skills in:

  • Application of relevant computer programs for hull design
  • Calculation of calm water hull resistance and capacitites
  • Application of design principals to ship expression

...competence on:

  • Terminology
  • Ship types
  • Hull shapes
  • Statutory requirements

Learning methods and activities

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Allowed aids at the written exam: Technical formula book, all calculators are allowed.

Resit exam are held in the following semester. For the written exam, the assessment format may be changed to oral for resit exam. If the student fails the assignment, a revised and improved version may be submitted for the resit exam. If the student chooses to wait until the next regular exam, an entirely new assignment 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

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2026

Assignment
Weighting 50/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Oral examination
Weighting 50/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

School exam
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids HJELPEMIDD Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
Assignment
Weighting 50/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment