The first course within the VN Ship Design Academy will focus on Intact Stability, a core discipline and strategic pillar of Vera Navis Ship Design and will be delivered across 7 sessions.
The course combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive practical experience, explored through carefully designed case studies. Participants will strengthen their problem-solving capabilities while gaining insight into the formal aspects of design approval and regulatory processes.
The detailed syllabus will be shared soon.
| # | Session | Session Duration | Session Date |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Stability and Naval Architecture | 2 h | 24-Feb |
| 2 | Transverse and Longitudinal Stability | 2 h | 26-Feb |
| 3 | Weight Shifting and Free Surface Effects | 2 h | 03-Mar |
| 4 | Regulatory Stability Criteria and Operational Assessment | 2 h | 05-Mar |
| 5 | Statutory Processes and Design Approval | 2 h | 10-Mar |
| 6 | Stability Events | 2 h | 12-Mar |
| 7 | Practical Stability Assessment and Case Study | 2 h | 17-Mar |
This Intact Stability course marks the inaugural edition of the VN Ship Design Academy and represents the first step in a broader training initiative covering the core technical domains of Vera Navis Ship Design: Stability, Marine Systems, Structural Engineering, and Marine Hydrodynamics.
Course Fees:
Free of charge!
Location and Contacts:
Sessions will be held at the VNSD offices:
Avenida 5 de Outubro 72, 9º A, 1050-059 Lisboa
Contact: +351 21 868 9540
Who Should Attend:
The VN Ship Design Academy was conceived primarily as an internal training initiative, while also opening opportunities to external participants. Accordingly, alongside members of the VNSD team, this inaugural course offers a limited number of seats to a carefully selected group from across the industry – from students to experienced professionals.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals are invited to submit their applications by email to vn@veranavis.com by 13th February, including a short motivation paragraph and relevant personal details. Please use the subject line: “Application – VN Ship Design Academy: Intact Stability Course”
Selection Process:
VNSD reserves the right to select participants to ensure alignment with the objectives of the programme. As part of the process, applicants will be invited to complete a short quiz on stability concepts to help assess their suitability.