Example Applications

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Before carrying out an inclining experiment, the following vessel preparation is
required:
• vessel as complete as possible and surveyed to determine weights which will be
added or removed when in service
• boilers and engine sumps are at working levels
• tanks full or empty to avoid free surface effects; boats tight in derricks to avoid
virtual centres of gravity
• all unnecessary items and personnel ashore
• adequate bilge clearance
• inclining weights and spreads are checked and are perpendicular to centreline
8.1.1 Accurately determine vessel displacement and LCG
• density of fluid measured at several locations
• draughts measured at all draught marks
• from the draught marks and the vessel's hydrostatics, the mass and LCG can be
determined
8.1.2 Procedure to determine GM and KG
Weights (which are often made equal) are arranged as shown below: