For a loadline survey, information for preparation may be found from "Condition of assignment" issued along with loadline certificate.
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Stability booklets available and endorsed by surveyor. |
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Vessel's structural strength is sufficient: |
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The decks or hulls are not badly corroded. |
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There is no crack on deck or hull. |
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Hatch ways and hatch openings are weather tight. |
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Machinery space openings weather tight. |
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All ventilators on deck and their coamings are in good condition. |
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All openings on the weather deck are weather tight. |
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Cargo ports and other similar openings below freeboard deck are watertight. |
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Non-return valves, overboard discharging valves are operational. |
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Pumping arrangements in steering flat and forepeak tanks are in good condition. |
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Portholes, funnel flaps, sky lights in good condition and operational. |
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Bulwarks, railings are in good condition. |
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Deck line, loadline and draft markings are well painted. |
Company's ISM manual provides guidance and checklist for loadline survey.