Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 4 - Construction, Subdivision and Stability - Part V - Stability Management - 4.22 Loading of Passenger Ships:

4.22 Loading of Passenger Ships:

(1) On completion of loading of the ship-

  • (a) the master shall, prior to the ship’s departure, determine the ship’s trim and stability and also ascertain and record that the ship is in compliance with stability criteria in relevant regulations; and

  • (b) the determination of the ship’s stability shall always be made by calculation provided that the Administration may accept the use of an electronic loading and stability computer or equivalent means for this purpose.

(2) Water ballast should not in general be carried in tanks intended for oil fuel provided that in ships in which it is not practicable to avoid putting water in oil fuel tanks, oily-water separating equipment to the satisfaction of the Administration shall be fitted, or other alternative means, such as discharge to shore facilities, acceptable to the Administration shall be provided for disposing of the oily-water ballast.

(3) The provisions of this section are without prejudice to the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships in force.

Parent topic: Part V - Stability Management
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