eli5: how do ships no capsize more often?

Question

I know nothing about ships but I see videos of big ships getting hit by massive waves and the boats’ proportions seem to me like the boat should fall right over.

In: 5

Answer 1

They’re designed to stay afloat.

The hull (the big bottom bit) is very carefully balanced to ensure the ship usually stays upright.

Answer 2

They’re designed to stay afloat.

The hull (the big bottom bit) is very carefully balanced to ensure the ship usually stays upright.