MARLAW LOADLINES

What is the purpose of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966?

• To regulate the safety of life at sea

• To ensure security of marine environment

• To protect the crew on board

• To control the operation of the ship

Which ships are required to have an International Load Line Certificate (1966) or an International Load Line Exemption Certificate?

• Ships registered in countries with contracting governments

• Ships registered in any country

• Unregistered ships flying the flag of any state

• All ships engaged in international voyages

What is the duration of validity for an International Load Line Certificate (1966)?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Under what circumstances would an International Load Line Certificate (1966) be cancelled by the Administration?

• If the ship undergoes material alterations in the hull or superstructures

• If the fittings and appliances mentioned in the regulations are not maintained

• If the certificate is not endorsed to show inspection

• All of the above

Which ships are exempted from the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966?

• Ships of war

• New ships of less than 24m

• Existing ships of less than 150gt

• All of the above

What is the definition of 'Block Coefficient' in the LL66/88?

• The volume of moulded displacement divided by the volume of length, breadth, and moulded depth

• The distance measured vertically downwards in midships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper edge of the related load line

• The uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea

• The vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at the side

What is the definition of 'Freeboard' in the LL66/88?

• The volume of moulded displacement divided by the volume of length, breadth, and moulded depth

• The distance measured vertically downwards in midships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper edge of the related load line

• The uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea

• The vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at the side

What is the definition of 'Freeboard deck' in the LL66/88?

• The volume of moulded displacement divided by the volume of length, breadth, and moulded depth

• The distance measured vertically downwards in midships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper edge of the related load line

• The uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea

• The vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at the side

What is the definition of 'Moulded depth' in the LL66/88?

• The volume of moulded displacement divided by the volume of length, breadth, and moulded depth

• The distance measured vertically downwards in midships from the upper edge of the deck line to the upper edge of the related load line

• The uppermost complete deck exposed to weather and sea

• The vertical distance measured from the top of the keel to the top of the freeboard deck beam at the side

What is the Load Line Mark in the LL66/88?

• A circle of 300mm diameter intersected by a horizontal 450mm in length

• A horizontal line measuring 300mm by 25mm

• Horizontal lines extending forward and aft from a vertical line

• A 300mm diameter and 25mm thick round-shaped disc