Regulation 2.1
Subdivision length (Ls) – Different examples of
Ls showing the buoyant hull and the reserve buoyancy are
provided in the figures below. The limiting deck for the reserve buoyancy may be
partially watertight.
The maximum possible vertical extent of damage above the baseline is
ds + 12.5 metres.
Regulation 2.6
Freeboard deck – See explanatory notes for regulation 13-1 for the treatment of a stepped freeboard deck
with regard to watertightness and construction requirements.
Regulation 2.11
Light service draught (dl) – The light service draught
(dl) corresponds, in general, to the ballast arrival condition
with 10% consumables for cargo ships. For passenger ships it corresponds, in general, to
the arrival condition with 10% consumables, a full complement of passengers and crew and
their effects, and ballast as necessary for stability and trim. Any temporary ballast
water exchange conditions for compliance with the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and
Sediments, 2004 or any non-service conditions, such as dry-docking, should
not be taken as dl.
Regulation 2.19
Bulkhead deck – See explanatory notes for regulation 13 for the treatment of a stepped bulkhead deck with
regard to watertightness and construction requirements.