Development of Website-Based Software for Calculating Ship Stability of Container Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods

Abstract

Ship stability is crucial to the safety of sailing. Ship stability highly impacted the balance of the ship in order to prevent the ship from tilting left or right. This study aims to develop website-based software for easier calculation of ship stability for container ships loaded with dangerous goods. The study emphasizes the importance of ship stability in ensuring maritime safety, particularly when transporting hazardous materials. This study used thr 4D Thiagarajan development model which consists of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. This study is expected to be published in a national or international indexed and reputable journal, or presented at a national or international conference. It takes special skills and a long time to calculate a ship’s stability. One of the many types of ships is container ships. One of the various types of cargo in a container is dangerous goods. Any goods that potentially harm the health, safety, property, and environment are considered dangerous goods. In handling the cargoes related to dangerous goods, ship stability with particular calculations has to be taken into consideration. The research suggests further validation of the simulator with the application of stability calculations in the shipping industry to prevent accidents such as fires or tilting.