Annex 2 Survey Guidelines under the 1966 LL Convention, as Modified by the 1988 Protocol Relating Thereto
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Annex 2 Survey Guidelines under the 1966 LL Convention, as Modified by the 1988 Protocol Relating Thereto

 (L) 1 Guidelines for Surveys for the international Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate

 (Ll) 1.1 Initial surveys - see part "General" section 4.1

 (Ll) 1.1.1 For the load line the examination of plans and designs should consist of:

 (Ll) 1.1.1.1 examining the structural strength at the draft corresponding to the assigned freeboard (LLC 66/88 reg.1);

 (Ll) 1.1.1.2 examining the intact stability, and, where applicable, the damaged stability information and the loading and ballasting information that is to be supplied to the master, and, where not dispensed by the Administration, inclining experimental data (LLC 66/88/08 regs.1 and 10; IS Code chs.1, 2 and 3);

 (Ll) 1.1.1.3 determining the freeboard, including specifying and the consideration of the conditions of assignment for the freeboard (LLC 66/88/03 regs.11 to 45).

 (Ll) 1.1.2 For the load line the survey during construction and after installation should consist of:

 (Ll) 1.1.2.1 checking that, as far as its strength is concerned, the ship has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans (LLC 66/88 reg.1);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.2 confirming that the deck line and load line mark are properly positioned (LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.3 witnessing the inclining experiment or lightweight survey (LLC 66/88/03 reg.10);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.4 examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the openings therein (LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.5 examining the means of securing the weathertightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways and other openings on the freeboard and superstructure decks (LLC 66/88 regs.13 to 18);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.6 examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their coamings and closing appliances (LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.7 examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any openings in the ship's side below the freeboard deck (LLC 66/88 reg.21);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.8 examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.9 examining the garbage chutes (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-1);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.10 examining the spurling pipes and cable lockers (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-2);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.11 examining the side scuttles and deadlights (LLC 66/88 reg.23);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.12 examining the bulwarks including the provision of freeing ports, special attention being given to any freeing ports fitted with shutters (LLC 66/88/03 regs.24 and 25);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.13 examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other means provided for the protection of the crew and means for safe passage of crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.14 examining the special requirements for ships permitted to sail with type "A" or type "B-minus" freeboards (LLC 66/88/03 regs. 26 and 27);

 (Ll) 1.1.2.15 checking, when applicable, of the fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45).

 (Ll) 1.1.3 For the load line the check that certificates, etc., have been placed on board should consist of:

 (Ll) 1.1.3.1 checking that the loading and ballasting information has been supplied to the master (LLC 66/88 reg.10).

 (Ll) 1.1.4 For the load line the completion of the initial survey should consist of:

 (Ll) 1.1.4.1 after a satisfactory survey, issuing the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate.

 (LA) 1.2 Annual surveys – see part "General", section 4.2

 (LA) 1.2.1 For the load line the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:

 (LA) 1.2.1.1 checking the validity, as appropriate, of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate, the Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.2 checking the validity of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC) and that a copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on board;

 (LA) 1.2.1.3 checking the validity of the International Ship Security Certificate

 (LA) 1.2.1.4 checking the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.5 checking the validity of the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.6 checking the certificate of class, if the ship is classed with a classification society;

 (LA) 1.2.1.7 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk;

 (LA) 1.2.1.8 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk;

 (LA) 1.2.1.9 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk;

 (LA) 1.2.1.10 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.11 checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.12 confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the International Energy Efficiency Certificate (MARPOL Annex VI, regs.6.4 and 6.5);

 (LA) 1.2.1.13 checking that the ship's complement complies with the Minimum Safe Manning Document (SOLAS 74/00/12 reg. V/14) (SOLAS 74/88 reg.V/13(b));

 (LA) 1.2.1.14 checking that the master, officers and ratings are certificated as required by the STCW Convention;

 (LA) 1.2.1.15 checking whether any new equipment has been fitted and, if so, confirm that it has been approved before installation and that any changes are reflected in the appropriate certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.1.16 checking that the stability and, where applicable, the loading and ballasting information is available (LLC 66/88/08 regs.1 and 10; IS Code chs.1, 2 and 3);

 (LA) 1.2.1.17 confirming the availability of the International Anti-Fouling System Certificate (AFS 2001 annex 4 reg.2), when applicable.

 (LA) 1.2.2 For the load line the annual survey should consist of:

 (LA) 1.2.2.1 checking, in general, that there has been no deterioration in the strength of the hull (LLC 66/88 reg.1);

 (LA) 1.2.2.2 checking of the positions of the deck line and load line which, if necessary, are to be re-marked and re-painted (LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9);

 (LA) 1.2.2.3 checking that no alterations have been made to the hull or superstructures that would affect the calculations determining the position of the load lines (LLC 66/88 regs.11 to 45);

 (LA) 1.2.2.4 examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the openings therein (LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);

 (LA) 1.2.2.5 examining the means of securing the weathertightness of cargo hatchways, other hatchways and other openings on the freeboard and superstructure decks (LLC 66/88 regs.13 to 18);

 (LA) 1.2.2.6 examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their coamings and closing appliances (LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20);

 (LA) 1.2.2.7 examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any openings in the ship's side below the freeboard deck (LLC 66/88 reg.21);

 (LA) 1.2.2.8 examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges (LLC 66/88 reg.22);

 (LA) 1.2.2.9 examining the garbage chutes (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-1);

 (LA) 1.2.2.10 examining the means provided to minimize water ingress through the spurling pipes and chain lockers (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-2);

 (LA) 1.2.2.11 examining the side scuttles and deadlights (LLC 66/88 reg.23);

 (LA) 1.2.2.12 examining the bulwarks including the provision of freeing ports, special attention being given to any freeing ports fitted with shutters (LLC 66/88/03 regs.24 and 25);

 (LA) 1.2.2.13 examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other means provided for the protection of the crew and means for safe passage of crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);

 (LA) 1.2.2.14 examining the special requirements for ships permitted to sail with type "A" or type "B-minus" freeboards (LLC 66/88/03 regs.26 and 27);

 (LA) 1.2.2.15 checking, when applicable, the fittings and appliances for timber deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45).

 (LA) 1.2.3 For the load line the completion of the annual survey should consist of:

 (LA) 1.2.3.1 after a satisfactory survey, endorsement of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate;

 (LA) 1.2.3.2 if a survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.

 (LR) 1.3 Renewal surveys – see part "General", section 4.5

 (LR) 1.3.1 For the load line the examination of current certificates and other records should consist of:

 (LR) 1.3.1.1 the provisions of (LA) 1.2.1, except for the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate.

 (LR) 1.3.2 For the load line the renewal survey should consist of:

 (LR) 1.3.2.1 the provisions of (LA) 1.2.2;

 (LR) 1.3.2.2 examining the hull to ensure that its strength is sufficient for the draft corresponding to the freeboard assigned (LLC 66/88 reg.1).

 (LR) 1.3.3 For the load line the completion of the renewal survey should consist of:

 (LR) 1.3.3.1 after a satisfactory survey, issuing the International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate.

Parent topic: Annex 2 – Survey Guidelines under the 1966 LL Convention, as Modified by the 1988 Protocol Relating Thereto
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