International Convention on Load Lines

Описание: The International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (1966 LL Convention) was adopted on April 5, 1966 and entered into force on July 21, 1968. Ships built prior to that date were covered by the 1930 Load Line Convention. The 1966 LL Convention was modified by the 1988 Protocol which was adopted on November 11, 1988 and entered into force on February 3, 2000 . The 1988 LL protocol was modified by the 2003 Amendments which were adopted by IMO Resolution MSC.143(77) on June 5, 2003 and entered into force on January 1, 2005.
Objectives of assigning a load line with freeboards
To provide adequate reserve buoyancy against accidental flooding of any water-tight compartment in the
To give protection to the crew on board for their safe movement within the
These goal objectives are realised by the following functional objectives, which are:
Weather tight integrity of the freeboard or main deck
Providing sufficient subdivision within the hull so that reserve buoyancy is sufficiently
To provide adequate strength to the
To provide comfortable and safe accommodation for the crew and facilities for their safe movement within the ship and to land ashore during port stay.