Program Overview

Course Overview

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

Course Content

Main topics include:

• 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 ship engineer'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

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

Examination

Examination arrangement: Project Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Autumn 2025

• Project
  • Weighting: 100/100
  • Date: Release and submission at 12:00
  • Exam system: Inspera Assessment

Re-sit Examination - Spring 2026

• Project
  • Weighting: 100/100
  • Exam system: Inspera Assessment

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Foundation courses, level I
• Course start: Autumn 2025
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Ĺlesund