Intact stability criteria of ships – Past, present and future. (1st July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Francescutto, Alberto
• Is Part Of: Ocean engineering. Volume 120(2016)
• Page Start: 312
• Page End: 317
• Publication Date: 2016-07-01
• Subjects: Ship stability -- 2nd generation stability criteria -- Ship safety; Ocean engineering -- Periodicals; Ocean engineering; Periodicals; 620.4162
• DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2016.02.030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0029-8018

Abstract

Abstract: This paper contains a brief excursus of the developments of intact stability of ships through the time from stone age, through historical period, modern age, renaissance, completion of the first intact stability code, beginning of development of 2nd generation intact stability criteria, present status and the foreseeable future developments. Highlights: An original historical analysis of the development of international intact stability criteria is included. Weak points, delays and their origin are identified. The paper presents a state of the art and the foreseeable future developments.