STABILITY & CARGO — KNOW THESE TERMS BEFORE YOU LOAD!

STABILITY & CARGO — KNOW THESE TERMS BEFORE YOU LOAD!
From GM, GZ, KG and KM to TPC, MCTC, FSM, FSE and BM, these abbreviations are fundamental to understanding ship stability, loading calculations and safe cargo operations. Terms such as SWL, NOR, SOF and LOI are equally important in day-to-day cargo work and documentation.
Quick revision:
GM — Metacentric Height
GZ — Righting Arm / Lever
KG — Height of Centre of Gravity above Keel
KM — Height of Metacentre above Keel
TPC — Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion
MCTC — Moment to Change Trim by 1 cm
FSM — Free Surface Moment
FSE — Free Surface Effect
SF — Stowage Factor
BM — Metacentric Radius
SWL — Safe Working Load
BL — Baseline
NOR — Notice of Readiness
SOF — Statement of Facts
LOI — Letter of Indemnity
securing to reduce risks to the ship, cargo and people onboard.
Which stability or cargo abbreviation should we explain next?
PTT — Sail Smart, Stay Safe.
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