Introduction
Lack of Understanding of Stability Criteria 
     Stability Requirements
Failure to Observe Basic Principles
     Pre Load Requirements
     Free Surface Effect
     Estimating Centres of Gravity
     Container Heights
     Container Weights
     Draft
     Cranes and Derricks
     Overloading
     Reductions in Freeboard
     Failure to Confirm the Vessel’s Condition
Errors in Calculations
     Computers
Conclusion
Appendices
     Appendix 1: Proforma Calculation Sheet (VCG)
     Appendix 2: Examples of Calculating Stability Conditions
Case Studies
     Case Study 1
     Case Study 2
     Case Study 3
     Case Study 4