(L) 1 Guidelines for
Surveys for the International Load Line Certificate or International
Load Line Exemption Certificate
(LI) 1.1 Initial
surveys – see part "General" section 4.1
(LI) 1.1.1 For the load line the examination
of plans and designs should consist of:
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(LI) 1.1.1.1 examining the structural strength
at the draft corresponding to the assigned freeboard (LLC 66/88 reg.1);
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(LI) 1.1.1.2 examining the intact stability, and,
where applicable, the damaged stability information and the loading
and ballasting information that is to be supplied to the master, and,
where not dispensed by the Administration, inclining experimental
data (LLC 66/88/08 regs.1 and 10; IS Code chs.1, 2 and 3);
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(LI) 1.1.1.3 determining the freeboard, including
specifying and the consideration of the conditions of assignment for
the freeboard (LLC 66/88/03 regs.11 to 45).
(LI) 1.1.2 For the load line the survey during
construction and after installation should consist of:
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(LI) 1.1.2.1 checking that, as far as
its strength is concerned, the ship has been constructed in accordance
with the approved plans (LLC 66/88 reg.1);
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(LI) 1.1.2.2 confirming that the deck
line and load line mark are properly positioned (LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9);
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(LI) 1.1.2.3 witnessing the inclining
experiment or lightweight survey (LLC 66/88/03 reg.10);
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(LI) 1.1.2.4 examining the superstructure
end bulkheads and the openings therein (LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);
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(LI) 1.1.2.5 examining the means of
securing the weathertightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways
and other openings on the freeboard and superstructure decks (LLC
66/88 regs.13 to 18);
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(LI) 1.1.2.6 examining the ventilators
and air pipes, including their coamings and closing appliances (LLC
66/88 regs.19 and 20);
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(LI) 1.1.2.7 examining the watertight
integrity of the closures to any openings in the ship's side below
the freeboard deck (LLC 66/88 reg.21);
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(LI) 1.1.2.8 examining the scuppers,
inlets and discharges (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22);
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(LI) 1.1.2.9 examining the garbage chutes
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-1);
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(LI) 1.1.2.10 examining the spurling
pipes and cable lockers (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-2);
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(LI) 1.1.2.11 examining the side scuttles
and deadlights (LLC 66/88 reg.23);
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(LI) 1.1.2.12 examining the bulwarks
including the provision of freeing ports, special attention being
given to any freeing ports fitted with shutters (LLC 66/88/03 regs.24 and 25);
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(LI) 1.1.2.13 examining the guardrails,
gangways, walkways and other means provided for the protection of
the crew and means for safe passage of crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);
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(LI) 1.1.2.14 examining the special requirements
for ships permitted to sail with type "A" or type "B-minus" freeboards
(LLC 66/88/03 regs.26 and 27);
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(LI) 1.1.2.15 checking, when applicable,
of the fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45).
(LI) 1.1.3 For the load line the check
that certificates, etc., have been placed on board should consist
of:
(LI) 1.1.4 For the load line the completion
of the initial survey should consist of:
(LA) 1.2 Annual surveys
– see part "General", section 4.2
(LA) 1.2.1 For the load line the examination of
current certificates and other records should consist of:
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(LA) 1.2.1.1 checking the validity,
as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the
Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction
Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.2 checking the validity of
the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of the Document
of Compliance (DOC) is on board;
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(LA) 1.2.1.3 checking the validity of
the International Ship Security Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.4 checking the validity of
the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.5 checking the validity of
the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.6 checking the certificate
of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;
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(LA) 1.2.1.7 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the
Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;
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(LA) 1.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;
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(LA) 1.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate
for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;
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(LA) 1.2.1.10 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.11 checking, when appropriate,
the validity of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.11bis
confirming, when
appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate
(MARPOL Annex VI, regs. 6.4 and 6.5)
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(LA) 1.2.1.12 checking that the ship's
complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS
74/88 reg.V/14);
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(LA) 1.2.1.13 checking that the master,
officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;
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(LA) 1.2.1.14 checking whether any new
equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved
before installation and that any changes are reflected in the appropriate
certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.1.15 checking that the stability
and, where applicable, the loading and ballasting information is available
(LLC 66/88/08 regs.1 and 10; IS Code chs.1, 2 and 3);
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(LA) 1.2.1.16 confirming the availability
of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 Annex
4 reg.2), when applicable.
(LA) 1.2.2 For the load line the annual
survey should consist of:
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(LA) 1.2.2.1 checking, in general, that there
has been no deterioration in the strength of the hull (LLC 66/88 reg.1);
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(LA) 1.2.2.2 checking of the positions of the
deck line and load line which, if necessary, are to be re-marked and
re-painted (LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9);
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(LA) 1.2.2.3 checking that no alterations have
been made to the hull or superstructures that would affect the calculations
determining the position of the load lines (LLC 66/88 regs.11 to 45);
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(LA) 1.2.2.4 examining the superstructure end
bulkheads and the openings therein (LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);
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(LA) 1.2.2.5 examining the means of securing the
weathertightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways and other openings
on the freeboard and superstructure decks (LLC 66/88 regs.13 to 18);
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(LA) 1.2.2.6 examining the ventilators and air
pipes, including their coamings and closing appliances (LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20);
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(LA) 1.2.2.7 examining the watertight integrity
of the closures to any openings in the ship's side below the freeboard
deck (LLC 66/88 reg.21);
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(LA) 1.2.2.8 examining the scuppers, inlets and
discharges (LLC 66/88 reg.22);
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(LA) 1.2.2.9 examining the garbage chutes (LLC
66/88/03 reg.22-1);
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(LA) 1.2.2.10 examining the means provided to
minimize water ingress through the spurling pipes and chain lockers
(LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-2);
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(LA) 1.2.2.11 examining the side scuttles and
deadlights (LLC 66/88 reg.23);
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(LA) 1.2.2.12 examining the bulwarks including
the provision of freeing ports, special attention being given to any
freeing ports fitted with shutters (LLC 66/88/03 regs.24 and 25);
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(LA) 1.2.2.13 examining the guardrails, gangways,
walkways and other means provided for the protection of the crew and
means for safe passage of crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);
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(LA) 1.2.2.14 examining the special requirements
for ships permitted to sail with type "A" or type "B-minus" freeboards
(LLC 66/88/03 regs.26 and 27);
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(LA) 1.2.2.15 checking, when applicable, the fittings
and appliances for timber deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42
to 45).
(LA) 1.2.3 For the load line the completion
of the annual survey should consist of:
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(LA) 1.2.3.1 after a satisfactory survey, endorsement
of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate;
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(LA) 1.2.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition
of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.
(LR) 1.3 Renewal
surveys – see part "General", section 4.5
(LR) 1.3.1 For the load line the examination of
current certificates and other records should consist of:
(LR) 1.3.2 For the load line the renewal survey
should consist of:
(LR) 1.3.3 For the load line the completion of
the renewal survey should consist of:
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