2.2.1 Ships subject to the
Code may be assigned the minimum freeboard permitted by the International
Convention on Load Lines in force. However, the draught associated
with the assignment should not be greater than the maximum draught
otherwise permitted by this Code.
2.2.2 The stability of the
ship in all seagoing conditions and during loading and unloading cargo
should be to a standard which is acceptable to the Administration.
2.2.3 When calculating the
effect of free surfaces of consumable liquids for loading conditions
it should be assumed that, for each type of liquid, at least one transverse
pair or a single centre tank has a free surface and the tank or combination
of tanks to be taken into account should be those where the effect
of free surfaces is the greatest. The free surface effect in undamaged
compartments should be calculated by a method acceptable to the Administration.
2.2.4 Solid ballast should
not normally be used in double bottom spaces in the cargo area. Where,
however, because of stability considerations, the fitting of solid
ballast in such spaces becomes unavoidable, then its disposition should
be governed by the need to ensure that the impact loads resulting
from bottom damage are not directly transmitted to the cargo tank
structure.
2.2.5 The master of the ship
should be supplied with a loading and stability information booklet.
This booklet should contain details of typical service conditions,
loading, unloading and ballasting operations, provisions for evaluating
other conditions of loading and a summary of the ship's survival capabilities.
In addition, the booklet should contain sufficient information to
enable the master to load and operate the ship in a safe and seaworthy
manner.