Example Stability Criteria

The table below contains files with examples of various sets of stability criteria. To download a file, right-click and select "Save link as..."

After downloading the file, you can import the criteria set in the Manage Stability Criteria dialog in Orca3D, using the icon with the green arrow.

While we strive to be sure that these are correct, complete, and up-to-date, you should verify them yourself before using them. They are set as immutable, which means that in order to change them you will need to make a copy and then edit that copy. This is done by creating a new Criteria Set, using the "Copy From" option:

If you do find something that you feel is incorrect, please let us know at support@orca3d.com.

To download a file, right-click the link and select "Save link as..."

 Stability Criteria Criteria Date Upload Date File
IMO IS 2008 2020 July 26, 2024 IMO IS 2008 Example.xml
Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code Part A July 2024 August 6, 2024 Red Ensign Group Large Yacht Code Part A Example.xml
46CFR Part 170 Stability Requirements for All Inspected Vessels January 27, 2025 January 29, 2025 46 CFR 170 Example.xml
46CFR Part 173 Special Rules Pertaining to Special Use January 19, 2025 January 29, 2025 46 CFR 173 Example.xml
46CFR Part 174 Special Rules Pertaining to Special Vessel Types January 27, 2025 January 30, 2025 46 CFR 174 Example.xml
US Navy Small Craft May 1988 May 1988 January 30, 2025 US Navy Small Craft Example.xml