Study on the Stability of Purse Seiners in Manado

Abstract This study aims to estimate and analyze the static and dynamic stability of small purse seines used by the fishermen in Manado, North Sulawesi Province. Measurements were done on the main dimensions of the vessels to determine the vessel conditions in fishing operations. Results showed that the vessel on study was slim with several stability values inconsistent with the standard of International Maritime Organization. To increase the stability, the goods placement needs to be rearranged to obtain the change in the trim by head from 0.358 to 1.118, and thus, the fishing operations safety could be maintained. Keywords: Trim, Goods arrangement, IMO standard, fishing.