Ship Stability for Masters and Mates

the definitive guide for professional mariners who need a clear, practical understanding of stability principles — both for exams and real-world command.

Used worldwide by maritime academies and officer candidates, this trusted text transforms complex naval architecture into understandable, applied knowledge.

Learn about principles of buoyancy and equilibrium, metacentric height (GM) explained clearly, trim and list calculations, effects of free surface and shifting cargo, dry docking and grounding considerations, damage stability fundamentals and practical worked examples and exam-style questions.

By C. B. Barrass & D. R. Derrett 7th Ed.