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Moment of Statical Stability = W x GZ, but in
this case GZ = 0
Moment of Statical Stability = 0
Correcting unstable and neutral
equilibrium
When a ship in unstable or neutral equilibrium is
to be made stable, the effective centre of gravity
of the ship should be lowered. To do this one or
more of the following methods may be employed:
The ship will thus be much easier to incline and will not
tend to return so quickly to the initial position.