Loadlines Flashcards
1
Q
What types of loadlines are there?
A
- Type A ship
A ship designed to carry only liquid cargoes in bulk
Cargo tanks have small access openings closed by watertight covers
Low permeability of loaded cargo compartments and high integrity of the exposed deck - Type B ship
A ship other than a type A ship
2
Q
What is the Plimsoll mark?
A
A Plimsoll mark is a reference mark located on a ships hull, that indicates the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely immersed when loaded with cargo
3
Q
What is TF on a Plimsoll?
A
Tropical Fresh Water Loadline
4
Q
What is F on a Plimsoll?
A
Fresh Water Loadline
5
Q
What is T on a Plimsoll?
A
Tropical Loadline
6
Q
What is S on a Plimsoll?
A
Summer Loadline
7
Q
What is W on a Plimsoll?
A
Winter Loadline
8
Q
What is WNA on a Plimsoll?
A
Winter North Atlantic Loadline
9
Q
What are the responsibilities on the assigning authority for Loadlines?
A
- To determine the particulars of the freeboards to be assigned
- To determine which of the Loadlines are to be marked on the sides of the ship
- To determine the position where the Loadlines, the deck line and load line mark are to be marked
- To complete a copy of the record of particulars relating to the conditions of assignment
