The results of calculations show that damaged stability of the double hulled VLCC could be improved, and the relative provisions in the MARPOL Convention could be satisfied if ballast tank types are reasonably selected.

• 计算结果表明,双壳体VLCC如能选择合适的压载舱布置形式,就能提高船舶在破舱后的生存能力,满足MARPOL公约有关破舱稳性的规定。