Load Line Certificate

Preparations for Load Line Survey :

→ Superstructure / deck house weather tight doors – effective means of closure and of securing weather tightness (dogs, clamps, hinges, weather tight seal)

→ Hatch covers – effective means of closure and securing weather tight (cleats, clamps, wedges, rubber sealing)

→ Side scuttles (portholes) – effective means of closure and of securing weather tight (clamps, sealing, hinges, dead-light operation).

→ Side cargo doors – effective means of closure and of securing weather tight (clamps, sealing arrangements)

→ Other deck openings such as sounding pipe covers ullage pipe covers, tank lids, sighting ports, manholes (deck scuttles) – effective means of closure and of securing water tight (hinges, clamps, sealing arrangements)

→ Air pipes – permanently attached means of closure. Gauze to fuel tanks.

→ Ventilators – effective means of closure and securing weather tight (unless over a specified height).

→ Freeing ports in bulwark–free movement of flaps.

→ Scuppers, inlets and discharges – effectiveness of non-return / storm valves.

→ Access – walkways, ladders, safety rails, bulwarks in good condition.

→ Deck fittings and appliances for timber load lines.

→ Load line and draught marks – measurements, correctly positioned and clearly visibility (clarity)

→ Any changes to hull or super structure which may materially affect stability (eg significant increase in Lightweight of ship).

→ Any departure from recorded ‘Condition of Assignment’ (as detailed in ‘Record of Particulars’)

→ Presence of stability information Booklet and / or Loading Computer.