load line length definition
load line length means either 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the fore side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, whichever is the greater. In a vessel designed with a rake of keel, the waterline on which this length is measured should be parallel to the design waterline;
load line length. , in relation to a ship, means its length ascertained in accordance with load line rules made under section 3, or regulations made under section 1(6), of the Merchant Shipping (Load Lines) Act 1968;
load line length means the greater of the following distances measured at the waterline—
More Definitions of load line length
load line length means the length of a ship as defined in the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended;
load line length means the length of a ship as ascertained in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Rules 2001 (S.I. No. 424 of 2001);
load line length in relation to a ship means the greater of the following distances:(a) 96% of the total length on a waterline at 85% of the least moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or(b) the length from thefore-side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline. In loadline regs this is referred to as length Length is used in multiple contexts throughout the code, not just in terms of loadline length This definition should reference the new MGN 645. Requirements documented in MGN 645 relating to acceptable measurement practices should be followed. Include MGN 645 in the definition to avoid loadline cheating Noted with thanks. MCA to add MGN 645 to MIN XXX as appropriate. “Long international voyage” means any voyage where a vessel is more than 200 miles from a safe haven, or the length of the voyage from departure to arrivalmore than 600 miles; this definition would be clearer if it were time based instead of distance based, given than some vessels are high speed and others slow speed service. This could be aligned with the 24hour MLC matter ; So “Long International Voyage” would apply to every international passage exceeding 24 hours berth to berth. Noted. This definition has not changed. “Machinery space” means any space which contains propelling machinery, propulsion motors, boilers, oil fuel units, steam, internal combustion engines,generators and liquid fuelled heating appliances. Spaces containing machinery of a unique or novel design may be subject to specialconsideration by the Administration; Is a liquid fueled cooker a heating device? Does this make a galley a machinery space? No. a liquid fueled heating appliance is intended to refer to items that heat spaces as a primary function, not devices that heat for the purpose of cooking. A galley would not be a machinery space in this case. Is it not clear why the 4 instances of Engine space have been specified to differ to machinery space which now includes propulsion motors “Making way” means a vessel which is moving through the water; 'Making way' the use of this term is to be confirmed, however does it include 'underway but not making way' and is that relevant? Noted. Making Way and Underway are defined in COLREGS. Inclusion here is for ease of reference. It would be beneficial to explain whether this is only for vessel’s progressing under their own power or if towed vessels are included.