course-details-portlet

SKID1200

Ship Design II - Stability and hull resistance

Choose study year

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

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
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 and calculator of own choice.

Re-sit exam: Oral examination.

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

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

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