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:
Attention: Some Stability Criteria files below require Orca3D Version 3.1.10 or later. If you’re using on an older version of Orca3D, you will need to update to the latest version before you can use these Stability Criteria files. Download the latest version here.
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 | March 13, 2026 | 46 CFR 170 Example.xml |
| 46CFR Part 173 Special Rules Pertaining to Special Use | January 19, 2025 | February 8, 2026 | 46 CFR 173 Example.xml |
| 46CFR Part 174 Special Rules Pertaining to Special Vessel Types | January 27, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | 46 CFR 174 Example.xml |
| US Navy Small Craft May 1988 | May 1988 | January 30, 2025 | US Navy Small Craft Example.xml |
| AMSA NSCV Section 6, Subsections 6A and 6B | July 2018 | February 8, 2026 | AMSA NSCV Part C Section 6 Example |