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New KG after Vertical Weight Shift

KG change when an existing weight is moved vertically - e.g., lowering a lifeboat, moving cargo from under-deck to deck.

StabilityKG
New KG
8.2067m

Formula, assumptions, and limits

$$KG_\text{new} = KG_\text{old} + \frac{w \cdot \Delta h}{\Delta}$$

Moving weight up raises KG; moving it down lowers KG. Useful when planning deck-cargo placement or rescue-boat launching.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$KG_\text{old}$Initial KGmloading computer
$w$Weight shiftedtmanifest
$\Delta h$Vertical shift (positive up)mstow plan
$Δ$Displacementtloading computer
$KG_\text{new}$New KGmresult

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