4 Probability of Capsize - (Determination of the probability that a damaged ship will not capsize or sink - calculation of the s i -value)
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4 Probability of Capsize - (Determination of the probability that a damaged ship will not capsize or sink - calculation of the s i -value)

Parent topic: Part A

4.1 Criteria proposed to avoid capsizing or sinking

 It is not possible with the present state of knowledge to determine, with any degree of accuracy, criteria related to the probability of capsize of ships in waves. Therefore the formulae contained in these regulations are simplified and based on common standards used for damage stability calculations.

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