Section 1 – Identification and approval
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Section 1 – Identification and approval

  1.1 This section should contain information deemed suitable by the Administration to clearly identify the ship with regard to the applicability and approval of this manual.

  1.2 The information in this section should include:

  • .1 ship's name and type/purpose of ship;

  • .2 name of builder and yard number;

  • .3 date of build/conversion (keel laying or delivery);

  • .4 particulars of classification;

  • .5 nationality, port of registry and official number;

  • .6 principal dimensions;

  • .7 other information, if deemed necessary; and

  • .8 IMO Number.

  1.3 The pages of the manual should be numbered beginning with section 1. The total number of pages should be stated in this section.

  1.4 The approval of the manual by, or on behalf of, the Administration should be stated in this section together with the prominent indication of any restrictions regarding the area or season of operation or any other relevant issues. This approval should, in addition, be certified on the front cover of the certificate.

Parent topic: Annex – Model Loading and Stability Manual
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