920 - Model Loading And Stability Manual

 

Ref.T1/3.02                                                                                                                    MSC/Circ.920

15June1999

 

1          TheMaritimeSafetyCommittee,atitsseventy-firstsession(19to28May1999),notingtheneed forAdministrationsandindustrytobeprovidedwithguidanceonthepreparationofloadingandstability manuals,usingauniformlayoutaswellasagreedterms,abbreviationsandsymbolswhichareimportant

forthecorrectuseofsuchmanualsbymariners,approvedtheModelLoadingandStabilityManualsetout intheannex.

 

2          Member GovernmentsareinvitedtousetheannexedModelandbringittotheattentionofall partiesconcerned.

 

 

 

 

 

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Annex

MODEL LOADING AND STABILITY MANUAL

 

Tableofcontents

Section      1 - Identificationandapproval

 

Section      2 - Guidancetothemaster

2.1       Introduction

2.2       Terms,symbolsandunits

2.3       Explanationstothemanual

2.4       Operationoftheship

2.5       Typicalapprovedloadingconditions

2.6       Controlofstability,trimandlongitudinalstrength

 

Section      3 - Technicalinformation(Category1and2)1

3.1       Capacityplan

3.2       Cargospaceinformation

3.3       Tankspaceinformation

3.4       Hydrostaticparticulars

3.5       Lightshipparticulars

3.6       Loadlineparticulars

3.7       Stabilitylimits

3.8       Longitudinalstrengthcriteria

3.9       Otheroperationalrestrictions

 

Section      4 - Referenceinformation(Category3)*

4.1       Incliningexperimentreport

4.2       Intactstabilitycriteria

4.3       Otherinformation

 

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1Informationcategoriesaredefinedasfollows:

 

 

.1         category1Ainformationisinformationwhichincludesallbasicdatanecessarytoobtainthetrim

andstabilitycharacteristicsoftheship;

 

.2         category1Binformationisoptionalinformationwhichisdeemed,byowners,tobenecessary andusefulmaterialappropriatetotheoperationoftheship;

 

.3         category2informationisinformationwhichprovidesthemasterwithreadymeansofensuring thattheship'sstabilityparametersforthegivenserviceandconditionofloadingliewithinthe limitsrequiredbytheAdministration;and

 

.4         category3informationissupportiveinformation,notnecessaryfortheuseonboard,whichmay

berequiredbyAdministrationsfortheverificationoftheinformationundercategories1and2.

 

Section 1 Identification And Approval

1.1 This section should contain information deemed suitable by the Administration to clearly identify the ship with regard to the applicability and approval of this manual.

1.2 The information in this section should include:

   .1 ship's name and type/purpose of ship;

   .2 name of builder and yard number;

   .3 date of build/conversion (keel laying or delivery);

   .4 particulars of classification;

   .5 nationality, port of registry and official number;

   .6 principal dimensions;

    .7 other information, if deemed necessary; and

    .8 IMO Number.

1.3 The pages of the manual should be numbered beginning with section 1. The total number of pages should be stated in this section.

1.4 The approval of the manual by, or on behalf of, the Administration should be stated in this section together with the prominent indication of any restrictions regarding the area or season of operation or any other relevant issues. This approval should, in addition, be certified on the front cover of the certificate.

Section 2 Guidance To The Master

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 The introduction should address the general purpose of the manual, i.e.:

.1 to provide all necessary information to the master for the proper loading and ballasting of the ship and for the control of stability, draught and structural integrity, if needed;

.2 to satisfy the requirements of the flag State Administration with regard to approval according to regulation II-1,22 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, regulation 10 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 and regulation III,10 of the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol; and

.3 to stress the need for the masters to exercise prudence and good seamanship, having regard to the season of the year, weather forecasts and the navigational zone, and to take the appropriate action as to speed and course warranted by the prevailing conditions.

2.1.2 A statement should, if applicable, identify the optional information contained in the manual, which may be deemed by owners to be useful material appropriate to the operation of the ship, and the accuracy and correctness of which falls under the responsibility of the owners. This type of information is referred to as category 1B information.

2.2 Terms, Symbols And Units

2.2.1       Itisofutmostimportanceforthepracticaluseofthemanualbythemarinerthatterms,symbols  andunitscomplywithrelevantISOstandards.1

section.

Astatementofthiscomplianceshouldbegiveninthis

 

 

2.2.2       The terms,symbolsandunitsconsiderednecessaryinatypicalloadingandstabilitymanualare shownintable1. Sketches,suchasshowninfigures1,2and3,depictingtheabovesymbols,shouldbe includedinthemanualasdeemedappropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1ISO7462andISO7463,asrevisedby2000.

2.3 Explanations To The Manual

2.3.1 This subsection should contain explanations to this manual, in particular to technical information in section 3, if deemed necessary. This should include but not be limited to:

.1 reference planes and signs of trim;

.2 applicability of hydrostatic data with regard to trim;

.3 applicability of stability limits with regard to trim, height of deck cargo or other parameters; and

.4 general advice on the use of tables or diagrams with regard to accuracy and interpolation.

2.3.2 Explanations given in this subsection should be repeated at the specific technical information, table or relevant issue in a suitable manner.

2.4 Operation Of The Ship

2.4.1 This sub-section should characterize the lightship with regard to stability, trim, heeling-moment due to asymmetrical equipment and longitudinal stress parameters.

2.4.2 If applicable, the preferred compensation of asymmetrical light ship mass by ballast, consumables or cargo should be explained. A warning against compensation by solid bulk cargo should be given.

2.4.3 The concept of the distribution of consumables in different stages of consumption, such as full, partly filled and minimal arrival conditions, should be explained including the effect on KG in loaded condition.

2.4.4 The concept of the compensation of increase of KG due to fuel consumption during the voyage by taking ballast should be explained. A suitable table or diagram should be used, where appropriate.

2.4.5 The general stress situation in terms of bending moments and shear forces should be commented for typical and, if necessary, for unusual loading conditions. Warnings should be given against extreme stress situations which may arrive with specific distributions of cargo and/or ballast, e.g. filling the forepeak or afterpeak. Similar warnings should be given against undue torsional moments if appropriate.

2.4.6 The principal ballast patterns should be explained for the carriage of heavy deck cargo, like containers, or light cargo in the hold, like ro/ro-vehicles.

2.4.7 Specific information should be given regarding the effect of hoisted crane booms, filled swimming pool or other heavy top masses on the ship's stability, and the correct use of anti-rolling devices and/or heeling tanks, if applicable.

2.4.8 All relevant operating limits with regard to loading and distribution of cargo and ballasting should be listed and explained, as for example:

.1 maximum draught according to Load Line Certificate;

.2 maximum KGc-values according to intact stability criteria or damage stability criteria;

.3 maximum allowable shear forces and bending moments;

.4 restrictions to deck stowage and trim due to SOLAS-sight lines;

.5 minimum draught foreward and aft with regard to seakeeping;

.6 maximum draught foreward due to minimum bow height requirement;

.7 maximum stack loads for container stacks;

.8 maximum load per area for break bulk cargoes; and

.9 maximum load per hold for bulk cargoes.

Reference should be made to the Damage Control Manual and the Cargo Securing Manual, if applicable.

2.4.9 A general warning should be given that tanks which are not in use should, where practical, be either completely empty or completely filled up, in particular where the stability is marginal.

2.4.10 A general warning should be given of the reduction of stability by a steady angle of heel of the ship.

It is essential to keep the ship upright at all times by a symmetrical distribution of masses.

2.5 Typical Approved Loading Conditions

2.5.1 As a minimum, the following loading conditions should be compiled and calculated for any ship

.1 lightship condition;

.2 docking condition;

.3 loading conditions as stipulated in 3.5.1, 4.2.5 and 4.5.7 of the Intact Stability Code (resolution A.749(18)), as amended; and

.4 table of summary of loading conditions.

2.5.2 Assumptions for calculating loading conditions should be in accordance with 3.5.2, 4.1.8 and 4.5.8 of the Intact Stability Code, as amended. Where icing is likely to occur the loading conditions should take this into account.

2.5.3 As calculated loading conditions will be used by the master to obtain a realistic picture of the cargo carrying capabilities of the ship, it is recommended to include a limited number of fully loaded conditions with approximately half capacity of consumables on departure. The consequential surplus of cargo carrying capacity may be partly used for low ballast if the excess cargo is to be loaded on deck. The subsequent arrival condition with 10% consumables should be provided as well.

2.5.4 If, due to the nature of the cargo and its typical stowage pattern, stability may become the limiting parameter for the loading concept in general (e.g., containerships, ro-ro ships, ships carrying timber on deck), the calculated loading conditions should present "limit conditions" with regard to load line and stability requirements either for departure or arrival or both.

2.5.5 Each presented condition of loading should include:

.1 A sketch of the ship indicating pictorially the main items of deadweight included in the displacement, side view and top view if useful.

.2 A table showing lightship mass and all components of the deadweight together with the positions of their centres relative to the defined reference planes.

The summation should show the displacement and the positions of its centre. Positions should be shown along the vertical and longitudinal axes. For containerships and ro-ro ships, the inclusion of the transverse co-ordinate is recommended. The free surface moments of slack tanks for zero degree heel should be included in this table in accordance with 3.3 of the Intact Stability Code, as amended.

.3 A diagram showing the curve of righting levers plotted against the angle of inclination. The righting levers are to be corrected for free surface effects in accordance with 3.3 of the Intact Stability Code, as amended. Wind and/or other heeling lever curves should be superimposed on the diagram as appropriate. The scales used in this diagram should be the same for each loading condition in the manual.

.4 A summary of the appropriate condition should contain as a minimum:

.1 displacement;

.2 corresponding draught (i.e. draught at centre of flotation);

.3 moment to change trim one unit (metre or centimetre);

.4 longitudinal position of centre of buoyancy;

.5 longitudinal position of centre of mass;

.6 longitudinal position of centre of flotation;

.7 trim over perpendiculars;

.8 draught at forward perpendicular;

.9 draught at after perpendicular;

.10 draught at mid between perpendiculars;

.11 total free surface moment for initial stability;

.12 vertical position of the transverse metacentre (for trimmed condition if trim exceeds 1% of the length of the ship);

.13 vertical position of the ship's centre of mass, uncorrected and corrected for free surface effects;

.14 transverse metacentric height uncorrected and corrected for free surface effects; and

.15 a statement giving the limiting value or values of stability parameters taken from data under 3.6 and the comparison with corresponding values achieved.

.5 Draught and other hydrostatic data to be obtained from immersed gross volume in sea water (D = 1.025 t/m3). If the ship is intended to operate in areas of less water density the

appropriate immersed gross volume may be used if agreed by the flag State Administration.

.6 Draught statements should refer to bottom of keel. This should be clearly indicated.

2.5.6 Each calculated loading condition should be commented or explained highlighting the specific features of the particular condition with regard to:

.1 operating limits (see 2.4.8);

.2 ballast operations between departure and arrival due to fuel consumption, water soaking of deck cargo or other reasons;

.3 limitations to stowage factor of cargo or to average container masses per tier;

.4 restrictions to the positioning of ship's equipment and other heavy masses or usage of swimming pool;

.5 amount and distribution of consumables;

.6 minimum filling of slack ballast tanks to avoid excessive sloshing (in the case of high initial stability); and

.7 any other important aspects.

2.6 Control Of Stability, Trim And Longitudinal Strength

2.6.1     Referencetotheship'sapprovedloadingandstabilitycomputershouldbemadeandtotheuser guideprovidedwiththiscomputer,ifapplicable.

 

2.6.2     Asimpleguidanceshouldbegivenforthemanualcalculationofstability,draughtandtrim,which mayberequiredforthecontrolofloadingconditionsoutsidethescopeofconditionsunder2.5onships not equippedwithanapprovedloadingandstabilitycomputer,orifsuchcomputerfails.   Theuseof suitableformsheetsisrecommendedforthispurpose.

2.6.3     Thissubsectionshould,ifappropriate,presentthefollowingformsheetsfor:

 

.1         compilingmassandpositionofconsumablesandstores;

 

.2         compilingmassandpositionofballast;

 

.3         compilingmassandpositionofcargo;

 

.4         compilingmassandpositionoffishinggear;

 

.5         compilingmassandpositionoficeaccretion;

 

.6         compilingdisplacementandpositionofcentreofdisplacementandevaluatingdraughtand trim;and

 

.7         plottingarightinglevercurveand,whereappropriate,awindheelinglevercurve.

 

2.6.4     Theformsheetunder2.6.3.3shouldsuittheparticulartypeortypesofcargotheshipisintended

tocarry,i.e.adifferentlayoutmayberequiredfor:

 

.1         breakbulk;

 

.2         containers;

 

.3         ro/ro-vehicles;

 

.4         bulkcargoes(solidorliquid);

 

.5         fish;and

 

.6         ice.

 

Forcargoeswithastructuredstowagepatternlikecontainersorro/ro-vehicles,separateformsheetsfor calculatingtheverticalandthelongitudinalpositionofthecentreofcargomassmaybeuseful.

 

2.6.5     Amodeloftheformsheetsunder2.6.3.4and2.6.3.5isshowninthetables2and3below.

 

Line	Manualcalculationofstabilityandtrim
0	Item	Mass t	XG m	Long.mom. t.m	ZG m	Vert.mom. t.m	iB@D t.m
1	Lightship	4055.4	47.55	192835.2	9.75	39540.3	-
2	Consumables
3	Ballast
4	Cargo
5	Miscellaneous
6	Displacement
7   8     9   10   11   12   13   14   15	XGofdisplacement=3Long.mom./Displacement                                      =                  m   Withdisplacement,obtainfromthehydrostatictablereferredtoin3.4.2 forshipinseawater:   TKC  =             m;       MTM=             t.m/m;       XB=             m;      XF=                    m Trim            =                                                         =               m DraughtatAP:           TKA       =        TKC  -t@XF/Lpp                                                                              =                   m   DraughtatFP:           TKF        =        TKC  -t@(XF-Lpp)/Lpp                                                         =                   m   KGofdisplacement=3Vert.mom./Displacement                                      =                   m   KGc  =KG+3(iB  @D)/Displacement                                                            =                   m   WithTKC  andnumberofcontainertiersondeck,obtainfromthetable referred to in 3.7.1 the maximum permissible KGc, which should not be exceeded by the calculated KGc  in line 14.                                                    =                 m.

 

 

Note:          Calculationinlines10to12shouldfollowalgebraicrulesregardingsigns.

Negativesignisattributedtotrimbystern.

 

Table 1: Terms, Symbols And Units

Term	Symbolsused	SI-unit
Afterperpendicular Foreperpendicular Midbetweenperpendiculars Baseline Bottomofkeel Heelangle Length(usuallyLppformerchantships) Breadth Depth Freeboard Keeldraught Aftkeeldraught Keeldraught,readingataftdraughtmark Referencekeeldraught Forwardkeeldraught Keeldraught,readingatforwarddraughtmark Meankeeldraught = 0.5(TKA  +TKF) Keeldraught,readingatmiddraughtmark Hulldeflection = TKM  -TK Trim = TKF  -TKA Displacementvolume Displacementmass Displacementmasspercentimetrechangeofdraught Waterplaneareacoefficient x-coordinateofcentreofbuoyancy x-coordinateofcentreofflotation x-coordinateofcentreofgravity y-coordinateofcentreofgravity z-coordinateofcentreofgravity Correctedz-coordinateofcentreofgravity = KG+)KG z-coordinateofmetacentre Metacentricheight Correctedmetacentricheight = GM-)KG Rightinglever Valueofstabilitycrosscurve Heelingleveroflateralwindforce Transversemomentofinertiaofthesurfaceofliquids Momenttochangetrimonecentimetre Momenttochangetrimonemetre Naturalrollperiod Rollingcoefficient Windpressure Ship'sspeed x-coordinateofaftdraughtmark x-coordinateofmiddraughtmark x-coordinateofforedraughtmark Density	AP FP MP BL BK NL B D f TK TKA TKAR TKC TKF TKFR TKM TKR d t L;DISV );DISM TPC CWP xB;XB xF; XF xG; XG yG; YG KG KGc KM GM GMc GZ lK;LK lV; LV iB; IB MTC MTM TN CN pV V - - - SI-symbol:D	- - - - - rad;(°) m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m3 kg;(t) kg/cm;(t/cm) - m m m m m m m m m m m m m4 Nm/cm;(tm/cm) Nm/m;(tm/m) s - N/m2 m/s;(kn) m m m kg/m3;(t/m3)

 

Figure 1

 

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Figure 3

Table 2: Form For Evaluating Displacement, Draughts and Stability

 

 

2.6.6     Onecalculatedexampleshouldbeprovidedtogetherwithexplanatorycomments. Anoteshould

begiventhatincalculatingaloadingcondition,atleastone(orpairof)fuelandfreshwatertankshould

beconsideredslack.

 

2.6.7     Iftheshipisequippedwithanapprovedinstallationforperformingin-serviceincliningtests,a referencenoteshouldbegiventotheoperationsmanualofthisequipment,or,ifdeemedappropriate, comprehensiveguidanceplacedinthissubsection.

 

If,onrequestbytheowner,theloadingandstabilitymanualistocontainadditionaltechnicalinformation

forsupportingadraughtsurveyorotherstabilitymanagementissues,appropriateguidanceandcalculated examplesshouldbegiveninthissubsection. TheGuidelinesonthemanagementofship'sstability,tobe developedbytheOrganization,shouldbetakenintoaccount,ifappropriate.

 

Section 3 Technical Information (Category 1 And 2)

3.1 Capacity Plan

3.1.1 This subsection should contain a scaled drawing showing the layout of cargo spaces, tanks, stores, machinery spaces and crew/passenger accommodation. Cargo spaces and tanks should be suitably identified by purpose, names and/or numbers consistent with other information in this manual.

3.1.2 The above plan should, in addition, present:

  .1 reference planes and the rise of keel, where applicable;

  .2 frames, frame spacing and numbering; and

  .3 location of draught marks forward, mid and aft.

3.1.3 The reference planes should preferably be at the:

  .1 aft perpendicular for the longitudinal coordinates;

  .2 centre line for the transverse coordinates; and

  .3 base line for the vertical coordinates.

3.1.4 The above plan should, in addition, present a diagram of the load line marks showing:

  .1 position of the deck line relative to the ship;

  .2 draught to the summer load waterline;

  .3 draught to the summer timber load waterline;

   .4 corresponding freeboards; and

   .5 deadweight scale.

3.2 Cargo Space Information

3.2.1 This subsection should present information on cargo spaces in the form of a suitable table containing:

.1 name and/or number of space;

.2 frame numbers at forward and aft end of space;

.3 volume at 100% filling; and

.4 longitudinal, transverse and vertical co-ordinates of the centre of volume with regard to the reference planes.

3.2.2 On break-bulk ships, additionally, the permissible surface load per area for the particular deck or tanktop should be given in t/m2. The volume of spaces may be given separately for bale cargo and for grain, if appropriate.

3.2.3 On bulk carriers, the permissible total mass of cargo in the particular space should be given.

3.2.4 On tankers, additionally, the volume at 98% filling and the moment of inertia of the free surface at 98% filling should be given.

3.2.5 On ships equipped for the carriage of containers, a detailed container stowage plan should be provided using an accepted numbering system and presenting the longitudinal, transverse and vertical co-ordinates of the assumed centres of mass of containers. The vertical co-ordinates should refer to a centre of mass at 50% of container height of ISO containers of 8'06" height. If the ship is intended to carry other types of containers, their appropriate height should be used.

Any reduction of vertical co-ordinates with regard to the assumption of centre of mass should be indicated. Maximum stack masses and maximum stack heights of containers may be included in this information.

3.2.6 On ro-ro ships, the stowage lanes should be suitably subdivided for identifying longitudinal co-ordinates of stowage positions. The vertical co-ordinates should refer to 2 m above the deck level, unless the cargo in a specific trade requires a different value.

3.3 Tank Space Information

3.3.1 This subsection should present information on tank spaces intended for fuel, stores, feed water, domestic water, process liquids and liquid waste in the form of suitable tables showing:

.1 name and/or number of tank and designated contents;

.2 frame numbers at forward and aft end of tank;

.3 volume at 100% filling;

.4 density of the liquid (D);

.5 mass at 100% filling;

.6 longitudinal, transverse and vertical co-ordinate of centre of volume; and

.7 maximum value of moment of free surface (iB . D).

3.3.2 Separate summary tables may be included for:

.1 full consumables with waste reception tanks empty and full free surfaces for one (or pair of) fuel and fresh water tank;

.2 approximately half capacity of consumables and waste reception tanks;

.3 minimal arrival capacity of consumables with waste reception tanks full; and

.4 typical ballast configurations required for substantial deck cargoes or ships with sensible stability.

The results of these summary tables should be used in the appropriate loading conditions in this manual.

3.3.3 For deep tanks, side tanks, peak tanks and other tanks with unusual shape, holding more than 0.1% of the ship's summer displacement, individual sounding tables should be provided presenting tank identification, contents, density and:

.1 sounding in steps of 0.1 m or less;

.2 contents volume at given sounding;

.3 longitudinal, transverse and vertical co-ordinate of centre of contents; and

.4 moment of free surface (iB . D).

3.3.4 For deep tanks, including cargo tanks, with a width of 0.6 . B or more, separate individual tables should be provided presenting tank identification, contents, density and:

.1 sounding in steps of 0.1 m or less;

.2 contents volume at given sounding; and

.3 volumetric heeling moment of given volume at heeling angles from 10° to 80° at intervals of 10°.

The heeling moments of liquid volumes should be computed in accordance with 3.3 of the Intact Stability Code, as amended.

3.4 Hydrostatic Particulars

 

3.4.1     Hydrostatic particulars should be presented for the ship on even keel or design trim without deflectioninatableagainstdraughttothebottomofkeeloverarangefromlightshipto115%ofthe maximumdraughtortothedepthofhull,whicheverisless.

 

Thetabulatedintervalsshouldbenotgreaterthan5cm.   Valuesshouldberoundedtodecimalplaces shownbelow.

 

3.4.2     Thetabulatedvaluesshouldinclude:

 

TKC m	DISV m3	DISM t	TPC t/cm	KM m	MTM tm/m	XB m	XF m
. . 6.05 . .	. . 8677,3 . .	. . 8894.3 . .	. . 18.00 . .	. . 9.038 . .	. . 10783 . .	. . 59.48 . .	. . 58.78 . .

 

InsteadofMTM,thevaluesofMTCmaybeused(seesubsection2.2). Thepositionofreferenceplanes

shouldbeconfirmedforKM,XBandXF.

3.4.3     Where theoperationoftheshipresultsinloadingconditionshavingsignificanttrim,i.e.trim

exceeding0.01.L,additionalhydrostaticparticularsshouldbepreparedforasuitablerangeoftrim.

 

Thisappliesinparticulartothez-coordinateofthemetacentreKMwhichshouldbegivenforshipswhere stabilitymaybecomecriticalduetocargostowagepattern. Thefollowingpresentationsshouldbeused,

ifappropriate:

TKC m	KMfortrimmedconditions (m)
	t = -3m	t =   -2m	t = -1m	t = 0m	t = 1m	t = 2m
. . 8.20m . .	. . 9.523 . .	. . 9.422 . .	. . 9.332 . .	. . 9.256 . .	. . 9.217 . .	. . 9.162 . .

3.4.4     Crosscurvedatashouldbeprovidedforthesameconditionsaslinedoutunder3.4.1forheeling

anglesfrom10°to80°at10°intervals. Closerspacingorparticularanglesmayberequiredforcertain shipsorspecialpurposes,e.g.grainstability.

 

Wheretheoperatingtrimortheformandarrangementoftheshiparesuchthatchangeintrimhasan appreciableeffectonrightingarms,additionalcrosscurvetablesshouldbeincludedforasuitablerange

oftrim.   Astatementshouldbeappendedtothetableindicatingtheerectionsand/ortimberdeckloads whichareincludedinthecrosscurvevalues.

TKC m	LK10° m	LK20° m	LK30° m	LK40° m	LK50° m	LK60° m	LK70° m	LK80° m
. . 6.60 . .	. . 1.578 . .	. . 3.207 . .	. . 4.773 . .	. . 6.067 . .	. . 7.030 . .	. . 7.560 . .	. . 7.748 . .	. . 7.650 . .

 

3.5 Lightship Particulars

3.5.1 This subsection should present data resulting from the inclining experiment and deadweight survey:

.1 lightship mass;

.2 longitudinal, transverse and vertical centre of mass including the relevant reference planes;

.3 calculated and measured deflection of the hull, if appropriate;

.4 place and date of the inclining experiment; and

.5 name of organization responsible for the approval of the above results.

3.5.2 If dispensation from carrying out an inclining experiment has been given, the name of the authority and the reasons should be stated including details of the reference ship or ships from where the data have been concluded.

3.5.3 If permanent ballast is contained in the light ship mass, a description of such ballast should be included giving the material, its mass and distribution to the common reference planes. A sketch showing the distribution of such ballast should be included.

3.5.4 If a rolling period test is required by the Administration details of the result should be given.

3.6 Load Line Particulars

3.6.1 This subsection should contain a statement giving the type of load line assigned (i.e. type A, B, etc.) and a table showing for the appropriate load line marks (winter, summer, tropical, etc.) the values of:

.1 draught to bottom of keel;

.2 freeboard;

.3 displacement mass in seawater (D = 1.025 t/m3); and

.4 deadweight.

3.6.2 If the assessment of freeboard is based on a design trim other than zero, this should be stated. Furthermore, the maximum permissible draught at the forward perpendicular if necessary for bow height consideration should be stated.

3.6.3 Minimum draught forward and minimum draught aft should be stated with regard to ship handling in heavy weather. This information may be regarded as category 1B information.

3.7 Stability Limits

3.7.1 This subsection should contain a precalculated table from which the master can determine whether the stability of the ship is acceptable for a given loading condition under the governing stability criteria. This information should preferably show the maximum allowable height of the loaded ship's centre of gravity KGc, i.e. appropriately corrected for free surfaces, against the reference keel draught TKC.

If the maximum allowable KGc depends on specific parameters, e.g. height of deck cargo, layers of containers on deck, trim, or other conditions of service, the table or tables should provide for any suitable combination of limiting KGc values. If, in particular the trim is considered not to influence the limiting KGc values, this should be clearly stated.

The range of data should extend from the lightest anticipated seagoing draught to the minimum freeboard assigned. An example for such table is given below:

TKC   m	MaximumpermissibleKGc  foranyoperatingtrim (m)
	nocontainers ondeck	1tierdeck containers	2tierdeck containers	3tierdeck containers	4tierdeck containers
. . 5.20 . .	. . 9.05 . .	. . 9.05 . .	. . 9.05 . .	. . 8.99 . .	. . 8.85 . .

 

 

3.7.2 The alternative presentation of minimum values of metacentric height, corrected for free surfaces, as a determining parameter of compliance with stability criteria should not be used for ships where stability management is likely to incorporate the in-service inclining test. The presentation, however, of maximum KGc values as limiting parameters will prompt the user to obtain the actual KGc from the measured GMc.

In the case of notable trim, the user should utilize KM for trimmed condition.

3.7.3 The angle of down flooding, as defined in paragraph 3.2.2.1.5 of the Intact Stability Code, should be tabulated against the reference keel draught TKC for the ship on even keel or design trim over the range defined under 3.7.1. The critical openings should be identified together with their co-ordinates to the common reference planes.

3.7.4 A separate set of information should, in the form of suitable tables and/or diagrams, provide the appropriate damage stability criteria. The form of presentation should be similar to the presentation of the intact stability criteria as far as practicable.

3.8 Longitudinal Strength Criteria

3.8.1 This subsection should contain, in a suitable table for selected longitudinal positions, i.e. frames or bulkheads the:

.1 frame number and longitudinal co-ordinate;

.2 maximum permissible shearforces, positive and negative, for operation in port and at sea; and

.3 maximum permissible bending moments, positive and negative, for operation in port and at sea.

 

		Shearforcelimit (kN)				Bendingmomentlimit (kNm)
Frame     x-co-ordinate			atsea		inport	atsea		inport
. . 64 . .	. . 44,2m . .		. . 21050 . .	. . -20750 . .	. . ±25350 . .	. . 292850 . .	. . -240400 . .	. . ±465350 . .

 

If those limiting values depend on specific parameters, e.g., homogeneous or alternating cargo distribution, draught, or other conditions of service, additional tables should be provided as appropriate.

3.8.2 A separate table for pre-estimating the ship's deflection from bending moments in the full sections of the ship may be provided in this subsection. This information should reflect any constant deflection as may be identified during the initial inclining experiment and deadweight survey, if required. The maximum allowable deflection (hog or sag) in port and at sea should be specified. The information addressed to in this paragraph may be considered as category 1B information.

3.8.3 Maximum allowable torsional moments should be provided in a table as described under 3.8.1 for ships which are sensible to torsion due to their construction and cargo stowage practice.

3.9 Other Operational Restrictions

3.9.1 This subsection should contain information and/or reference to other operational restrictions related to the loading and the operation of the ship. This may include:

.1 trim and/or deck-stowage restrictions due to SOLAS-sightlines;

.2 restrictions to high initial stability with regard to securing of deck cargoes, in particular containers (refer to the Cargo Securing Manual);

.3 stability and trim requirements with regard to damage control (refer to the Guidelines for damage control plans, MSC/Circ.919);

.4 operating restrictions with regard to ship handling in heavy weather (refer to the Guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in following and quartering seas (MSC/Circ.707)); and

.5 maximum permissible draught (scantling draught) corresponding to structural strength of the ship.

3.9.2 The information in this subsection may be transferred to subsection 2.4 (Operation of the ship), if deemed useful.

Section 4 Reference Information (Category 3)

 

This section should contain information which is not necessary for the operation of the ship but deemed useful as reference for the master and/or necessary for the approval by the Administration.

4.1 Inclining Experiment Report

The inclining test report presented in this subsection should be detailed to the satisfaction of the Administration.

4.2 Intact Stability Criteria

This subsection should contain the relevant text of the intact stability criteria assigned to the ship by the flag State Administration and which are the basis for stability limits presented in subsection 3.7.

4.3 Other Information

This subsection should contain other reference information deemed useful by the Administration or owners.

• Informatietype: Internationaal
• Documentsoort: Circulaire niet in wetten.nl
• Toegangsrechten: Extern
• Identificatie: PUC_1772_14
• Versie: 1
• Datum beschikbaarheid: 07-11-2007
• Geldigheid van: 15-06-1999
• Wijzigingsdatum: 24-11-2016
• Titel: 920 - Model Loading And Stability Manual
• Organisatie: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Taal: Nederlands
• Thema: 0800 until 0999