Preparation for loadline survey

For a loadline survey, information for preparation may be found from "Condition of assignment" issued along with loadline certificate.

	Stability booklets available and endorsed by surveyor.
	Vessel's structural strength is sufficient:

The decks or hulls are not badly corroded.

There is no crack on deck or hull.

	Hatch ways and hatch openings are weather tight.
	Machinery space openings weather tight.
	All ventilators on deck and their coamings are in good condition.
	All openings on the weather deck are weather tight.
	Cargo ports and other similar openings below freeboard deck are watertight.
	Non-return valves, overboard discharging valves are operational.
	Pumping arrangements in steering flat and forepeak tanks are in good condition.
	Portholes, funnel flaps, sky lights in good condition and operational.
	Bulwarks, railings are in good condition.
	Deck line, loadline and draft markings are well painted.

Company's ISM manual provides guidance and checklist for loadline survey.

	The decks or hulls are not badly corroded.
	There is no crack on deck or hull.