Load Line - Instructions for the Guidance of Surveyors

Description

These instructions are intended primarily for the use of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Surveyors but will serve as a guide to others concerned with the survey, marking and periodical inspection of ships for load line purposes and with the issue of load line certificates. Details are also included of the procedure for the approval of stability information. They should be considered as a supplement to and read in conjunction with the Act, the Load Line Regulations and other relevant instruments such as Merchant Shipping Notices. Content:• Front Matter • Table of Contents 1. General Effect of the Merchant Shipping Load Lines Act 1995 Part IV and the Regulations Made Thereunder 2. Surveys - General Principles 3. Notes for Guidance in the Application of Schedule 2 of MSN 1752(M): Conditions of Assignment 4. Notes for Guidance in the Application of Schedule 4 of MSN 1752(M): Free Boards 5. Intact Stability and Stability in the Damaged Condition after Flooding 6. Notes for Guidance for Carrying Out an Inclining Test • 7. Model Stability Information Booklet 8. Additional Information and Requirements Relating to Particular Ship Types, Cargoes and Trading Areas Annex 1: Stability Information Booklet