Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 2 - Load Lines - 2.1 Strength and Construction of Ship:
2.1 Strength and Construction of Ship:
(1) The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the ship is adequate for the draft corresponding to the freeboard assigned.
(2) In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in this Code, a ship to which the Code applies shall be designed, constructed, maintained and assigned a Class Notation as a passenger ship in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognised by the Administration.
(3) Ships to which this Code applies shall comply with an intact stability standard acceptable to the Administration.
(4) All vessels shall be assigned a freeboard in accordance with the requirements of the Load Line Convention.
(5) A weather deck shall be fitted throughout the length of the vessel and be of adequate strength to withstand the sea and weather conditions likely to be encountered.
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