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May 12, 2026 19 min

Audio Overview Chapter 3 Part 4 Finding_KG_when_Loading_and_Discharging_Cargo

from Stability & Trim for the Ship's Officer Hosted by William E. George

Chapter 3, Part 4: Finding KG when Loading or Discharging cargo. Discussing homogeneous vs. heterogeneous cargoes and calculating the VCG of a hold (Figure 3-5). Detailing the container ship coordinate system (Bays, Tiers, and Rows). Emphasizing required accuracy and the 'Actual vs. Assumed' loading paradigm, where the total vessel weight must equal its displacement and drafts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stability-trim-for-the-ship-s-officer--4180737/support.

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