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  1. Introduction

    Meet the instructor
  2. The course
  3. Before starting
  4. Design
    The Ship
  5. Designing the Ship - Part 1
  6. Designing the Ship - Part 2
  7. Designing the Ship - Part 3
  8. Designing the Ship - Part 4
  9. Designing the Ship - Part 5
  10. Reviewing and Smoothing the Model
  11. Design Module Quizzes and Assignment
    Design Module Quiz
    1 Quiz
  12. Design Module Assignment (mandatory)
  13. Stability
    Beginning with Maxsurf Stability
  14. General Inputs - Part 1
  15. General Inputs - Part 2
  16. Compartments Generation - Part 1
  17. Compartments Generation - Part 2
  18. Loading Conditions Generation
  19. Sounding Pipes Definition
  20. Key Points Definition
  21. Calculation of Hull Hydrostatics
  22. Calculation of Equilibrium Conditions
  23. Calculation of Specific Conditions
  24. Hull Girder Longitudinal Bending Calculation
  25. Hull Girder Longitudinal Bending Calculations (Grounded)
  26. Large Angle Stability - Part 1
  27. Large Angle Stability - Part 2
  28. KN Curves Calculation
  29. Calculation of Limiting KG Curves - Part 1
  30. Calculation of Limiting KG Curves - Part 2
  31. Calculation of Floodable Lengths
  32. Tank Calibrations
  33. Intact and Damaged Ship Conditions
  34. Stability Criteria Analysis
  35. Stability Module Quizzes and Assignment
    Stability Module Quiz
    1 Quiz
  36. Stability Module Assignment (mandatory)
  37. VPP
    Begining with Maxsurf VPP
  38. Entering Analysis Data
  39. Solving the Analysis
  40. Results Interpretation and Validation
  41. VPP Module Quizzes and Assignment
    VPP Module Quiz
    1 Quiz
  42. VPP Module Assignment (mandatory)
  43. Course Materials
    Course Materials
  44. Course Survey
    Course evaluation survey
    1 Quiz
  45. Summary
    Wrap-up
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Meet the instructor

My name is Rodolfo Francisco Rioja, and I’m from Argentina.

I’m a naval engineer, having graduated from the National Technological University (UTN) in Buenos Aires.

I currently work as an analyst in the Technical Department of Navigation at Prefectura Naval Argentina. My role involves analyzing and verifying technical documentation—such as drawings, calculations, and material tests—submitted by professionals to the Argentine maritime administration for approval during ship construction.

In addition, I have been teaching at the National Technological University since 2017, in the Naval Engineering program. I lecture on courses including Assisted Design, Ship Structure, and Final Projects.

Maxsurf is a highly versatile tool that offers a wide range of calculation capabilities, making it a preferred choice for students throughout their studies. Today, it enables calculations to be performed quickly and easily, helping professionals meet the evolving demands of the industry and modern technical requirements.

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Design a vessel from scratch using Maxsurf Modeler—no lines plan required—by applying advanced modeling techniques and fundamental naval engineering principles.
  • Perform detailed hydrostatic analysis in Maxsurf Stability, including configuring input data, evaluating damage scenarios, and interpreting stability results.
  • Assess the performance of sailing yachts under various conditions using the Maxsurf VPP module.

Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain the confidence to simulate, analyze, and validate your results with precision.

Ready to get started? Enroll now and see you in the course!