3.9 Other operational restrictions
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3.9 Other operational restrictions

  3.9.1 This subsection should contain information and/or reference to other operational restrictions related to the loading and the operation of the ship. This may include:

  • .1 trim and/or deck-stowage restrictions due to SOLAS-sightlines;

  • .2 restrictions to high initial stability with regard to securing of deck cargoes, in particular containers (refer to the Cargo Securing Manual);

  • .3 stability and trim requirements with regard to damage control (refer to the Guidelines for damage control plans, MSC/Circ.919);

  • .4 operating restrictions with regard to ship handling in heavy weather (refer to the Guidance to the master for avoiding dangerous situations in following and quartering seas (MSC/Circ.707)); and

  • .5 maximum permissible draught (scantling draught) corresponding to structural strength of the ship.

  3.9.2 The information in this subsection may be transferred to subsection 2.4 (Operation of the ship), if deemed useful.

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