The term "GM" in the context of a ship refers to the metacentric height, a critical parameter for assessing the stability of a floating vessel. The metacentric height is denoted by the symbol "GM." GM is the vertical distance between the center of gravity (G) of a ship and its metacenter (M) when the vessel is tilted or heeled due to an external force (such as a wave or wind). A positive GM (GM > 0) indicates a stable initial equilibrium meaning that the ship tends to return to an upright position after being tilted. A negative GM (GM < 0) indicates an unstable initial equilibrium meaning that the ship tends to continue tilting and may be prone to capsizing. Thank you for the comment.
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The term "GM" in the context of a ship refers to the metacentric height, a critical parameter for assessing the stability of a floating vessel. The metacentric height is denoted by the symbol "GM." GM is the vertical distance between the center of gravity (G) of a ship and its metacenter (M) when the vessel is tilted or heeled due to an external force (such as a wave or wind). A positive GM (GM > 0) indicates a stable initial equilibrium meaning that the ship tends to return to an upright position after being tilted. A negative GM (GM < 0) indicates an unstable initial equilibrium meaning that the ship tends to continue tilting and may be prone to capsizing. Thank you for the comment.