1 Introduction
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1 Introduction

 Intact stability information covering the general operation of the ship is required for most ships by regulation II-1/22 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, and by regulation 10 of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966.

 Additional specific intact stability information is recommended by other international instruments.

 The following guidelines are offered to assist Administrations, ship designers, ship owners, masters and all others concerned with the proper design, construction and operation of ships to decide the proper extent of stability information required and necessary.

Parent topic: Annex - Guidelines for the Preparation of Intact Stability Information
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