Centre of gravity
A point on the vessel though which all forces of gravity act vertical downwards
Centre of buoyancy
A point on the vessel on which all forces act vertically upwards equal to the water displaced
Heel
Change in stability of vessel due to external forces
List
Change in stability of vessel due to movement of anything inside
Displacement
Total weight of the vessel equal to the water it displaces
Length between perpendiculars
The length of a ship measures from the forward side of stem to the aft side of the stern post at the height of the designed water line.
Archemedes principle
When a body is submerged it experience upthrust which is equal to mass of liquid displaced