How does an increase in metacentric height affect a vessel's stability and passenger comfort?

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17 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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An increase in metacentric height generally leads to greater stability of the vessel; however, this often results in a less comfortable experience for passengers due to quicker and more abrupt movements. Therefore, stability increases while comfort decreases.

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