3.6 Load line particulars
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3.6 Load line particulars

  3.6.1 This subsection should contain a statement giving the type of load line assigned (i.e. type A, B, etc.) and a table showing for the appropriate load line marks (winter, summer, tropical, etc.) the values of:

  • .1 draught to bottom of keel;

  • .2 freeboard;

  • .3 displacement mass in seawater (D = 1.025 t/m3); and

  • .4 deadweight.

  3.6.2 If the assessment of freeboard is based on a design trim other than zero, this should be stated. Furthermore, the maximum permissible draught at the forward perpendicular if necessary for bow height consideration should be stated.

  3.6.3 Minimum draught forward and minimum draught aft should be stated with regard to ship handling in heavy weather. This information may be regarded as category 1B information.

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