Example 6 A barge 6m wide and 12 m long is loaded with rocks. If CG is at the top surface (as shown) and the total weight is 1780kN, will it be floating upright or tip over? 6m 12m A barge 6m wide and 12 m long is loaded with rocks. If CG is at the top surface (as shown) and the total weight is 1780kN, will it be floating upright or tip over? Stability check MG== X V=8+ 12+6 W=F 12m 1780 1000- GB=6-4