International Load Line Convention

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The Convention of Load Line establishes uniform principles for safe loading of ships on what type of voyages?

  • Inland waterway
  • Domestic
  • Coastal
  • International (correct)

The Convention of Load Line applies to war ships.

False (B)

How often must renewal surveys be conducted, according to the provided text?

  • Annually
  • Every ten years
  • Every two years
  • Not exceeding five years (correct)

An annual survey is required within three months of each certificate _______ date.

<p>anniversary</p> Signup and view all the answers

The International Load Line Certificate remains valid even after the transfer of the ship to another flag state.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The certificate is issued by whom?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The duration shall not exceed 10 years from the date of issue.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The convention shall not apply to what kind of ship?

<p>Fishing vessel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ships engaged on national voyages required to undertake ________ international voyage.

<p>single</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before a ship enters service, what kind of survey is required to be completed?

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Load Line Convention

Establishes uniform principles for safe loading in international voyages.

Convention exemptions

War ships, fishing vessels, pleasure yachts, new ships less than 24 meters, and existing ships under 150 gross tonnage.

Initial Survey

Conducted before the ship enters service, including a complete inspection to ensure safety and compliance.

Renewal Surveys

Conducted at intervals not exceeding five years, including a complete inspection, to maintain safety standards.

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Annual Survey

Required within three months of each certificate anniversary date to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Certificate Issuance

Issued by the administration, authorized person, or organization.

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Certificate Assumptions

Ship is not overloaded, and the load line position is correct.

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Certificate Invalidity

The certificate becomes invalid upon the transfer of the ship to another flag state.

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Exemption Certificate

A certificate that allow temporary exceptions usually for testing new designs.

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Weather tight definition

Water will not enter the ship in any sea condition.

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Study Notes

  • Establishes uniform principles for the safe loading of ships on international voyages.

  • The convention does not apply to:

  • War ships

  • Fishing vessels

  • Pleasure yachts

  • New ships of less than 24 meters

  • Existing ships under 150 gross tonnage

Surveys and Inspections

  • A ship is subject to survey and inspection.

Initial Survey

  • Complete inspection required before a ship enters service.

Renewal Surveys

  • Must be conducted at intervals not exceeding five years; includes complete inspection.

Annual Survey

  • Required within three months of each certificate anniversary date.

  • The certificate is issued by administration, an authorized person, or organization.

  • The certificate does not exceed 5 years from the issue date.

  • The certificate assumes the ship is not overloaded.

  • The certificate assumes the correct position of the load line.

  • The certificate becomes invalid upon transfer of the ship to another flag state.

International Load Line Exemption Certificate

  • Administration may exempt ships with a naval kind.
  • Applies to ships on national voyages undertaking a single international voyage.

Definitions

  • Weather tight: Water will not enter the ship in any sea condition.

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