The Stability Pro Forma
This chapter deals with the stability pro forma. It reveals that there is now a trend to supply a blank pro forma for the master or mate to fill in that covers the loading condition for a ship. As the trim and stability calculations are made, this information is transferred or filled in on the pro forma. An example showing the steps in this procedure is provided. The chapter provides a list of nomenclature of various ship terms. Some photographs of merchant ships are also provided. The chapter presents a chart of the ships of this millennium, including their related information.