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The vertical prismatic coefficient (CVP) is the ratio of the immersed hull
volume to the volume of a prism having a length equal to the ship’s draft and
a cross section identical to that of the waterplane.
The first three conditions affect stability of the intact ship as well. Only free
communication with the sea is predicated on damage to the hull.
GM = KM − KG − FS − FC
Evaluation of Large Angle and Dynamical Stability
Pressure on ship due to beam winds: P
Ships with large GM develop large initial righting arms and therefore
respond to moderate disturbing forces with sharp, short-period rolling.
These ships are said to be stiff.
Ships with smaller metacentric heights develop smaller initial righting
arms and roll more gently in a seaway. Ships with small GM are said to
be tender.
Insufficient initial stability results in constant rolling in even gentle seas,
making work difficult, and may allow extreme rolling in heavier seas,
perhaps causing the ship to take on water or capsize.
Excessive initial stability, or stiffness, is also undesirable because it
produces an uncomfortable ride, reduces personnel effectiveness,
increases lateral acceleration loads on topside cargo and equipment,
and increases hull stresses.
The term seakindly is used to describe a ship whose metacentric height
is great enough to give adequate stability, but not large enough to cause
excessive stiffness.