Load Line Attestation For Free

(1) If the load line marks are found to be correct for the condition the vessel is then in, the assigning and issuing authority shall issue a new load line certificate, valid for such time as the condition of the vessel then warrants but in no case for a period of longer than 5 years.

A) The duration of an International Load Line Exemption Certificate issued by an Administration to a ship exempted under paragraph (2) of Article 6 shall not exceed five years from the date of issue.

How is it maintained? By a periodical survey not exceed five years, to ensure that the structure, equipment, arrangements, materials and scantlings fully comply with the requirements of the Convention.

A load line survey is a periodic inspection of a ship's hull and equipment to ensure compliance with the International Convention on Load Lines. The convention aims to prevent overloading and reduce the risk of sinking or capsizing due to structural failure or water ingress.

How is it maintained? By a periodical survey not exceed five years, to ensure that the structure, equipment, arrangements, materials and scantlings fully comply with the requirements of the Convention.

Upon successful completion of the load line survey, a Load Line Certificate is issued to the ship, confirming its compliance with the load line regulations. The Load Line Certificate specifies the ship's load line zones, marks, and other relevant information.

The load line length is measured on waterline "d1" at 85 percent (0.85D) of the least molded depth "D." The load line length is either: 96 percent of the total waterline length, or. the waterline length from the FP (forward side of the stem) to the axis of the rudder stock, whichever is longer.