§5105 — Title 46 Shipping | U.S. Code

Summary

The Secretary may require annual, renewal, or other load line surveys for vessels. During a load line survey, the Secretary must check five things: that the hull and its fittings protect the ship from the sea and meet any rules set by the Secretary; that the hull is strong enough for all loading conditions; that the vessel stays stable in all loading conditions; that the upper decks and sides let water drain off quickly in heavy weather; and that those upper areas are designed and equipped to protect crew working outside during safe operations.

Title 46, §5105

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(a)The Secretary may provide for annual, renewal, and other load line surveys.

(b)In conducting a load line survey, the Secretary shall consider whether—

(1)the hull and fittings of the vessel—

(A)are adequate to protect the vessel from the sea; and

(B)meet other requirements the Secretary may prescribe by regulation;

(2)the strength of the hull is adequate for all loading conditions;

(3)the stability of the vessel is adequate for all loading conditions;

(4)the topsides of the vessel are arranged and constructed to allow rapid overboard drainage of deck water in heavy weather; and

(5)the topsides of the vessel are adequate in design, arrangement, and equipment to protect crewmembers performing outside tasks necessary for safe operation of the vessel.

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section 5105 section 5105 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide for load line surveys and requires that while conducting a load line survey, the Secretary must consider various strength, stability, design, and

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features of the vessel.

§5105 Load line surveys

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Title 46, §5105

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