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What is Loadline Compliance?

Loadline Compliance The act of ensuring that a vessel's draft and freeboard remain within limits set by the assigned Plimsoll mark and international loadline regulations.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Loadline Compliance” Used in Practice?

Port state control to vessel: Provide documentation proving loadline compliance and confirm current draft is within legal limits.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Loadline Compliance?

The act of ensuring that a vessel's draft and freeboard remain within limits set by the assigned Plimsoll mark and international loadline regulations.

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