Cover of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021 Edition (English), published by IMO
Cover of the Convenio de Líneas de Carga de 1966, 2021: the Spanish edition
Cover of the Convention de 1966 sur les lignes de charge, 2021: the French edition
Cover of the Arabic edition of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021
Cover of the Chinese edition of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021
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Cover of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021 Edition (English), published by IMO
Cover of the Convenio de Líneas de Carga de 1966, 2021: the Spanish edition
Cover of the Convention de 1966 sur les lignes de charge, 2021: the French edition
Cover of the Arabic edition of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021
Cover of the Chinese edition of the Load Lines Convention 1966, 2021

Load Lines Convention (1966), 2021 Edition

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Language:English
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Language English
Format Book
SKU IC701E
Publisher International Maritime Organization
ISBN 9789280117325
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The Load Lines Convention, 2021 Edition is the International Maritime Organization's consolidated text of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as modified by the Protocol of 1988. It sets the minimum freeboard a ship must keep, so that it has enough reserve buoyancy and stability for the sea area and season it's sailing in.

Edition at a glance

Title International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as modified by the Protocol of 1988, 2021 Edition
Publisher International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Edition 2021, consolidated to 1 July 2021, including revised unified interpretations
IMO numbers IC701E (print), KC701E (digital)
Formats Print book (English); digital e-reader (English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese)

What's inside

  • The articles of the 1966 Convention, as modified by the 1988 Protocol and amended
  • Annex I: regulations for determining load lines, including conditions of assignment, freeboard tables and the load line mark
  • Annex II: zones, areas and seasonal periods
  • Annex III: the International Load Line Certificate and the Exemption Certificate
  • Revised unified interpretations, keyed to the articles and regulations they explain

Background

The Convention was adopted on 5 April 1966 and entered into force on 21 July 1968. The 1988 Protocol, in force since 3 February 2000, brought load line surveys and certificates into line with SOLAS and MARPOL. It generally applies to ships of 24 metres and over on international voyages.

Who uses it

Naval architects and shipyards, classification society and flag surveyors, port State control officers, and masters and chief officers planning how deep a ship may load.

Is the 2021 Edition the latest Load Lines Convention?

Yes. The 2021 Edition is the current IMO edition.

Does it include the 1988 Protocol?

Yes. It's the consolidated text of the 1966 Convention as modified by the 1988 Protocol, with revised unified interpretations.

Which ships does the Convention apply to?

Ships of 24 metres in length and over on international voyages, with some exceptions such as warships and fishing vessels.

Can I return a digital edition?

No. Digital editions are non-refundable once issued. Email sales@amnautical.com before ordering if you're unsure which format or language you need.

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