Run the active fins, the passive bilge keels and the three free-surface tank systems — passive, controlled passive and active controlled.
Drag to orbit · scroll to zoom · click a part to isolate it · use W A S D to fly
What's inside this 3D model
- Fin stabilisers
- Bilge keels
- Passive flume tanks
- Controlled passive tanks
- Active controlled tanks
- Crossover duct
How to use this 3D view
- Orbit & zoom — drag to rotate around the roll reduction, scroll or pinch to zoom into details.
- Isolate parts — click any component in the side panel (or its floating label) to highlight it and dim the rest.
- Run the simulation — switch modes at the top of the viewer to animate loads, sequences and operating cycles.
- Read the topic — open Methods of Reducing Rolling: Fin, Bilge & Tank Stabilisers for theory, sketches and oral-prep questions.
About: Roll Reduction in 3D
Run the active fins, the passive bilge keels and the three free-surface tank systems — passive, controlled passive and active controlled. This free interactive 3D view of the roll reduction is built for marine engineers, cadets and seafarers preparing for orals — open it on any device, explore every 6 labelled part, and then continue with the full Methods of Reducing Rolling: Fin, Bilge & Tank Stabilisers topic.
FAQs
What can I explore in this 3D view of the roll reduction?
You can orbit, zoom and isolate Fin stabilisers, Bilge keels, Passive flume tanks, Controlled passive tanks and 2 more parts. Click any component to focus it and read what it does.
Do I need to install anything to open the Roll Reduction 3D model?
No. The Roll Reduction 3D view runs entirely in your browser with WebGL — just open the page on a phone, tablet or desktop and drag to orbit.
Where can I learn the theory behind the roll reduction?
Open the linked topic “Methods of Reducing Rolling: Fin, Bilge & Tank Stabilisers” below the viewer for the full explanation, sketches, oral-prep questions and related 3D simulations.