TM 55-1915-200-SDC
Section XII. TRIM AND STABILITY BOOKLET AND DAMAGE STABILITY BOOKLET
5-37. INTRODUCTION. The Trim and Stability Booklet contains guidance on loading, tank usage, securing of
weathertight closures, and stability calculations to enable the captain to establish the stability of the ship to realistic and
satisfactory accuracy. 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.
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