Program Overview

Course Overview

The course "Ship Design II - Stability and hull resistance" is offered at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The course code is SKID1200.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Foundation courses, level I
• Course start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Ċlesund

Examination Arrangement

• Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
• Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026

School Exam

• Weighting: 50/100
• Examination aids: HJELPEMIDD
• Date and Time: 09:00
• Duration: 3 hours
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment
• Place and room for school exam: Ankeret/Hovedbygget, Room C225 (subject to change)

Assignment

• Weighting: 50/100
• Date and Time: Submission 12:00
• Exam system: Inspera Assessment

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 exercises or laboratory tasks
• 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)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

• General knowledge of ship thermology and intact stability

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