.llc .loadline convention
Annex & Chapters:
Annex I – Regulations for Determining Load Lines
Chapter I – General
Regulation 1 – Strength of Hull
Regulation 2 – Application
Regulation 3 – Definitions of Terms used in the Annexes
Regulation 4 – Deck Line
Regulation 5 – Load Line Mark
Regulation 6 – Lines to be used with the Load Line Mark
Regulation 7 – Mark of Assigning Authority
Regulation 8 – Details of Marking
Regulation 9 – Verification of Marks
Chapter II – Condition of Assignment of Freeboard
Regulation 10 – Information to be supplied to the Master
Regulation 11 – Superstructure End Bulkheads
Regulation 12 – Doors
Regulation 13 – Position of Hatchways, Doorways and Ventilators
Regulation 14 – Cargo and other Hatchways
Regulation 15 – Hatchways closed by Portable Covers and secured Weathertight by Tarpaulins and Battening Devices
Regulation 16 – Hatchways closed by Weathertight Covers of Steel or other equivalent material fitted with Gaskets and Clamping Devices
Regulation 17 – Machinery Space Openings
Regulation 18 – Miscellaneous Openings in Freeboard and Superstructure Decks
Regulation 19 – Ventilators
Regulation 20 – Air Pipes
Regulation 21 – Cargo Ports and other similar Openings
Regulation 22 – Scuppers, Inlets and Discharges
Regulation 23 – Side Scuttles
Regulation 24 – Freeing Ports
Regulation 25 – Protection of the Crew
Regulation 26 – Special Conditions of Assignment for Type ‘A’ Ships
Chapter III – Freeboards
Regulation 27 – Types of Ships
Regulation 28 – Freeboard Tables
Regulation 29 – Correction to the Freeboard for Ships under 100 metres (328 feet) in length
Regulation 30 – Correction for Block Coefficient
Regulation 31 – Correction for Depth
Regulation 32 – Correction for Position of Deck Line
Regulation 33 – Standard Height of Superstructure
Regulation 34 – Length of Superstructure
Regulation 35 – Effective Length of Superstructure
Regulation 36 – Trunks
Regulation 37 – Deduction for Superstructures and Trunks
Regulation 38 – Sheer
Regulation 39 – Minimum Bow Height
Regulation 40 – Minimum Freeboards
Chapter IV – Special Requirements for Ships Assigned Timber Freeboards
Regulation 41 – Application of this Chapter
Regulation 42 – Definitions
Regulation 43 – Construction of Ship
Regulation 44 – Stowage
Regulation 45 – Computation for Freeboard
Annex II – Zones, Areas, and Seasonal Periods
The zones and areas in this Annex are, in general, based on the following criteria:
→Summer – not more than 10 percent winds of force 8 Beaufort (34 knots) or more.
→Tropical – not more than 1 percent winds of force 8 Beaufort (34 knots) or more. Not more than one tropical storm in 10 years in an area of 5° square in any one separate calendar month.
A chart is attached to this annex. They are:
Chart 1. Chart of Zones and Seasonal Areas
Regulation 46 – Northern Winter Seasonal Zones and Area
Regulation 47 – Southern Winter Seasonal Zone
Regulation 48 – Tropical Zone
Regulation 49 – Seasonal Tropical Areas
Regulation 50 – Summer Zones
Regulation 51 – Enclosed Seas
Regulation 52 – The Winter North Atlantic Load Line
Annex III – Certificates
Certificate 1 International Load Line Certificate, 1966
Certificate 2 International Load Line Exemption Certificate
Annex IV – Verification of Compliance with the Provisions of This Convention
Regulation 53: Application
Governments use Code guidelines to Implement and execute their obligations and responsibilities
Regulation 54: Verification of compliance
(1) periodic audits by flag
(2) The Secretary-General responsible for audit scheme
(3) Flag conduct audits and take actions
(4) Audit shall be:
(a) based on an overall schedule
(b) conducted at periodic intervals
Description:
Annex I: Regulations for Determining Load Lines
Chapters:
Annex I, contains 4 chapters:
General,
Conditions of freeboard assignment,
Freeboards,
Special requirements for ships assigned with timber freeboards.
APPLICATION
The convention applicable to:
Ships more than 150 GT engaged in international voyages.
Ship’s keel laid after 1968.
APPLICATION
The convention shall NOT apply to:
Ships of war
Ship less than 24 meter in length.
Ship less than 150 GRT.
Pleasure Yacht not engaged in trade
Fishing vessel
Exemption of the convention could be given, when:
Ship remain engaged on International voyages, between neighboring countries of two or more ports, and the governments are in a mutual understanding. After the exemption, IMO to be informed.
Exemption can be given when researching into development of new type of ship. After exemption, IMO to be informed.
Ship not normally engaged on international voyage, but is required to undertake a single international voyage.
SURVEY
Initial Surveys – before a ship is put into service, a complete inspection of its structure and equipment in
compliance with the convention to be carried out. Upon satisfactory completion and compliance, “International Load Line Certificate” shall be issued by the Administration, with validity of five years.
Renewal Surveys – At interval not exceeding 5 years, a complete inspection of its structure and equipment in compliance with the convention to be carried out. Upon satisfactory completion and compliance, a new
“International Load Line Certificate” shall be issued by the Administration, with validity of next five years.
Annual Surveys – Within 3 months before or after the anniversary date of the certificate issued, a surveys to be carried out to ensure:
No alterations of the ship’s hull and structure that affect the calculation determining the load line.
The fitting and appliances for the protection of openings and guard rails, freeing ports and means of access to crew accommodation are maintained in an effective condition.
The freeboard marks are correctly and permanently indicated.
Information for master knowledge is provided and maintained – Approved Intact stability booklet, loading computer etc
REG. 1: STRENGTH & INTACT STABILITY OF SHIPS
The administration shall satisfy that:
General structural strength of ship is adequate for the draught and freeboard assigned.
Design, construction, and maintenance of ship in compliance with the convention and class society requirements.
Ship complies with “Intact Stability” standard as required by the Administration
REG 4 – DECK LINE
Deck line indicate freeboard deck of ship.
It is a horizontal line with 300mm length, and 25mm height, painted in contrast colour to hull (normally white in colour)
It shall be permanently marked at amidships and both port and starboard sides.
REG 5 – LOAD LINE MARK
It Consist of a Ring with outside diameter 300mm & 25mm wide.
Intersected by a horizontal line 450mm in length & 25mm height.
Centre of Load Line mark to be placed at amidships, both port and starboard sides; while vertical distance equal to summer freeboard assigned to the ship, measuring from deck line.
REG 6 – LINES TO BE USED WITH LOAD LINE MARK
The LINES indicating load line assigned, shall be horizontal lines of 230mm length and 25mm height,
located at the forward of the ring.
A vertical line of 25mm breath, measuring 540mm to the forward of the ring’s centre, shall be marked to connect all the LINES.
The load lines to be used include:
Summer Load Line – similar height as horizontal line passing thru centre of the ring, marked with “S”
Winter Load Line – marked with “W”
Winter North Atlantic Load Line – marked with “WNA”
Tropical Load Line – marked with “T”
Fresh Water Load Line in summer – Mark with “F”
Tropical Fresh Water Load Line – Marked with “TF”
REG 7 – MARK OF ASSIGNING AUTHORITY
Authority assigning the load line mark may be indicated above the horizontal line of the ring. The marks shall consist not more than 4 initials to identify the authority.
REG 8 – DETAILS OF MARKING
The ring, lines and letters shall be permanently marked and painted in white (or colour in contrast with hull) for plainly visible.
REG 9 –VERIFICATION OF MARKS
The International Load Line Certificate shall not be delivered to the ship until the attending surveyor has certified the marks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship sides.