2 Loading Marks
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - SCV Code - Code of Safety for Small Commercial Vessels Operating in the Caribbean - Chapter III - Freeboard, Stability and Watertight Integrity - Part A - Freeboard - 2 Loading Marks

2 Loading Marks

 A vessel shall have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward, amidships and aft to indicate the maximum allowable draft and trim corresponding to the minimum freeboard determined according to regulation III/1. Such a loading mark shall be a horizontal line of at least 200mm (8 inches) in length forward and aft and 300mm (12 inches) amidships and 25mm (1 inch) in height, with its upper edge passing through the point of maximum draft. The loading mark shall be painted in a contrasting colour to the sideshell paint.


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