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Maneuvering and course stability considerations in ship design. Specific requirements and Maneuvering and course stability considerations in ship design. Specific requirements and problems by type of vessel. Development of linear and nonlinear models. Determination of satisfactory behavior criteria. Course stability using active steering control. Ship maneuvering and course keeping in restricted waters. The problem of squat in shallow water. Other environmental effects. Developing a model for the stopping maneuver. Influence of design parameters. Criteria for satisfactory behavior within as well as out of the framework of international regulations.