Section XII. TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET AND DAMAGE STABILITY BOOKLET

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FIGURE 5-8. Curve of Righting Levers - Light Ship Condition.

TM-55-1905-223-SDC Shipboard Damage Control Manual for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191

Chapter 6. FIRE

TM 55-1905-223-SDC

Section XII. TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET AND DAMAGE

STABILITY BOOKLET

5-38. INTRODUCTION. The Trim and Stability Booklet contains guidance on loading, tank usage,

securing of weathertight closures, and stability calculations used to establish the stability of the ship to

realistic and satisfactory accuracy. This booklet will normally be maintained and used by the vessel master.

The Damage Stability Booklet contains detailed descriptions of nine different damage cases to illustrate the

ability of the ship to survive a wide variety of underwater damages. The vessel's Chief Engineer will normally

maintain custody of this booklet.