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GUIDELINES FOR SURVEYS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE
CERTIFICATE OR INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE
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1.1
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Initial surveys – see part "General" section 4.1
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1.1.1
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For
the load line the examination of plans and designs should consist
of:
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1.1.1.1
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examining the structural strength at the draught corresponding to
the assigned freeboard (LLC 66/88 reg.1);
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1.1.1.2
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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); and
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1.1.1.3
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determining the freeboard, including specifying and considering the
conditions of assignment for the freeboard (LLC 66/88/03 regs.11 to
45).
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1.1.2
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For
the load line the survey during construction and after installation
should consist of:
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1.1.2.1
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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);
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1.1.2.2
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confirming that the deck line and load line mark are properly
positioned (LLC 66/88 regs.4 to 9);
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1.1.2.3
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witnessing the inclining experiment or lightweight survey (LLC
66/88/03 reg.10);
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1.1.2.4
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examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the openings therein
(LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);
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1.1.2.5
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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);
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1.1.2.6
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examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their coamings
and closing appliances (LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20);
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1.1.2.7
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examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any openings
in the ship's side below the freeboard deck (LLC 66/88
reg.21);
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1.1.2.8
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examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges (LLC 66/88/03
reg.22);
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1.1.2.9
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examining the garbage chutes (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-1);
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1.1.2.10
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examining the spurling pipes and cable lockers (LLC 66/88/03
reg.22-2);
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1.1.2.11
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examining the sidescuttles and deadlights (LLC 66/88
reg.23);
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1.1.2.12
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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);
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1.1.2.13
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examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other means
provided for the protection of the crew and means for safe passage
of the crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);
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1.1.2.14
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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);
and
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1.1.2.15
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checking, when applicable, the fittings and appliances for timber
deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45).
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1.1.3
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For
the load line the check that certificates, etc., have been placed on
board should consist of:
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1.1.3.1
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checking that the loading and ballasting information has been
supplied to the master (LLC 66/88 reg.10).
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1.1.4
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For
the load line the completion of the initial survey should consist
of:
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1.1.4.1
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after a satisfactory survey, issuing the International Load Line
Certificate or International Load Line Exemption
Certificate.
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1.2
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Annual surveys – see part "General", section 4.2
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1.2.1
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For
the load line the examination of current certificates and other
records should consist of:
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1.2.1.1
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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;
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1.2.1.2
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checking the validity of the Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
and that a copy of the Document of Compliance (DOC) is on
board;
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1.2.1.3
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checking the validity of the International Ship Security
Certificate;
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1.2.1.4
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checking the validity of the International Load Line Certificate or
International Load Line Exemption Certificate;
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1.2.1.5
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checking the validity of the International Oil Pollution Prevention
Certificate;
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1.2.1.6
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checking the certificate of class, if the ship is classed with a
classification society;
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1.2.1.7
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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;
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1.2.1.8
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in
Bulk;
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1.2.1.9
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk;
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1.2.1.10
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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1.2.1.11
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International Air
Pollution Prevention Certificate;
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1.2.1.12
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confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Energy Efficiency Certificate (MARPOL Annex VI regs.6.4 and
6.5);
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1.2.1.13
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confirming, when appropriate, that confirmation of compliance for
the SEEMP part II is provided to and retained on board the ship
(MARPOL Annex VI, reg. 5.4.5)footnote;
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1.2.1.14
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confirming, when appropriate, the validity of the Statements of
Compliance related to fuel oil consumption reporting (MARPOL Annex
VI, regs.6.6 and 6.7);
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1.2.1.15
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checking, when appropriate, the validity of the International
Ballast Water Management Certificate;
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1.2.1.16
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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));
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1.2.1.17
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checking that the master, officers and ratings are certificated as
required by the STCW Convention;
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1.2.1.18
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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;
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1.2.1.19
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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); and
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1.2.1.20
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confirming the availability of the International Anti-fouling
System Certificate (AFS 2001 annex 4 reg.2), when
applicable.
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1.2.2
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For
the load line the annual survey should consist of:
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1.2.2.1
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checking, in general, that there has been no deterioration in the
strength of the hull (LLC 66/88 reg.1);
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1.2.2.2
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checking 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);
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1.2.2.3
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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);
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1.2.2.4
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examining the superstructure end bulkheads and the openings therein
(LLC 66/88 regs.11 and 12);
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1.2.2.5
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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);
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1.2.2.6
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examining the ventilators and air pipes, including their coamings
and closing appliances (LLC 66/88 regs.19 and 20);
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1.2.2.7
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examining the watertight integrity of the closures to any openings
in the ship's side below the freeboard deck (LLC 66/88
reg.21);
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1.2.2.8
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examining the scuppers, inlets and discharges (LLC 66/88
reg.22);
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1.2.2.9
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examining the garbage chutes (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-1);
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1.2.2.10
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examining the means provided to minimize water ingress through the
spurling pipes and chain lockers (LLC 66/88/03 reg.22-2);
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1.2.2.11
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examining the sidescuttles and deadlights (LLC 66/88
reg.23);
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1.2.2.12
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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);
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1.2.2.13
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examining the guardrails, gangways, walkways and other means
provided for the protection of the crew and means for safe passage
of the crew (LLC 66/88/03 regs.25 and 25-1);
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1.2.2.14
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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);
and
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1.2.2.15
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checking, when applicable, the fittings and appliances for timber
deck cargoes (LLC 66/88 regs.42 to 45).
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1.2.3
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For
the load line the completion of the annual survey should consist
of:
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1.2.3.1
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after a satisfactory survey, endorsement of the International Load
Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate;
and
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1.2.3.2
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if a
survey shows that the condition of a ship or its equipment is
unsatisfactory, see part "General", section 4.8.
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1.3
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Renewal surveys – see part "General", section
4.5
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1.3.1
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For
the load line the examination of current certificates and other
records should consist of:
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1.3.1.1
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the
provisions of (LA) 1.2.1, except for the validity of the
International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line
Exemption Certificate.
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1.3.2
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For
the load line the renewal survey should consist of:
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1.3.2.1
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the
provisions of (LA) 1.2.2;
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1.3.2.2
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examining the hull to ensure that its strength is sufficient for
the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned (LLC 66/88
reg.1).
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1.3.3
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For
the load line the completion of the renewal survey should consist
of:
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1.3.3.1
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after a satisfactory survey, issuing the International Load Line
Certificate or International Load Line Exemption
Certificate.
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