For the purposes of application of chapters I and II of
Annex I of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 or the
Protocol of 1988 as amended, as applicable to open-top containerships,
“freeboard deck” is the freeboard deck according to the
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 or the Protocol of 1988
as amended, as applicable as if hatch covers are fitted on top of
the hatch cargo coamings.