Stability & Trim for the Ship's Officer

Episode 1: Mastering the Fundamentals (Chapter 1) Host: William George with Flow Tide
Topic: Prerequisites for Stability, Trim, and Hull Strength Calculations In this debut episode, we dive into the "missing" material from the 4th Edition of Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer. When the textbook was published, page limits meant we couldn't include the vital review questions at the end of each chapter. Today, we bridge that gap by starting at the very beginning: Chapter 1. We’ll tackle essential questions regarding the physical and mathematical foundations every officer needs before moving on to complex calculations. Whether you are a student or a seasoned officer, these "prerequisites" are the bedrock of maritime safety. In this episode, we cover:

• How to determine the "actual condition" of a vessel.
• The math and physics foundations required for hull strength.
• The "hidden" questions that didn't make it into the 500-page 4th Edition.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.

This is a presentation i gave to the Australian Institute of Marine Surveyors, ASIMS the week of March 25th, 2025. It was done via Zoom and as Video was shown. You can view the video at
https://youtu.be/nehfyR.f.uo
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This Episode covers 15 questions asked by Bill George and answered by an Applicant for Private Lessons. Listen to the question, answer and the comments on the answers.

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Calculating Drafts at Sailing for Zero Trim on Arrival

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LCB andf Calculating Zero Trim
Some USCG License Questions
Draft Survey Accuracy

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