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(continued) m the Port of Santos, Brazil, to the point where the meridian of longitude 40° W. intersects the Tropic of Capricorn; thence the Tropic of Capricorn to the west coast of Africa; from the east coast of Africa the parallel of latitude 20° S. to the west coast of Madagascar; thence the west and north coasts of Madagascar to longitude 50° E.; thence the meridian of longitude 50° E. to latitude 10° S.; thence the parallel of latitude 10° S. to longitude 98° E.; thence the rhumb line to Port Darwin, Australia; thence the coasts of Australia and Wessel Island eastwards to Cape Wessel; thence the parallel of latitude 11° S. to the west side of Cape York; from the east side of Cape York the parallel of latitude 11° S. to longitude 150° W.; thence the rhumb line to the point latitude 26° S., longitude 75° W.; and thence the rhumb line to the west coast of the American continent at latitude 30° S.
(1) Coquimbo and Santos are to be considered as being on the boundary line of the Tropical and Summer Zones.
(c) Areas to be included in the Tropical Zone. The following areas are to be treated as included in the Tropical Zone:
(1) The Suez Canal, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden, from Port Said to the meridian of longitude 45° E.
(i) Aden and Berbera are to be considered as being on the boundary line of the Tropical Zone and the Seasonal Tropical Area.
(2) The Persian Gulf of the meridian of longitude 59° E.
(3) The area bounded by the parallel of latitude 22° S. from the east coast of Australia to the Great Barrier Reef, thence the Great Barrier Reef to latitude 11° S. The northern boundary of the area is the southern boundary of the Tropical Zone.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10068, July 12, 1968]
§ 42.30-20 Seasonal Tropical Areas.
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The following are Seasonal Tropical Areas:
(a) In the North Atlantic. It is an area bounded on the north by the rhumb line from Cape Catoche, Yucatan, to Cape San Antonio, Cuba, the north coast of Cuba to latitude 20° N., thence the parallel of latitude 20° N. to longitude 20° W.; on the west by the coast of the American continent; on the south and east by the northern boundary of the Tropical Zone.
(1) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: November 1 to July 15.
Summer: July 16 to October 31.
(b) In the Arabian Sea. An area bounded on the west by the coast of Africa, the meridian of longitude 45° E. in the Gulf of Aden, the coast of South Arabia and the meridian of longitude 59° E. in the Gulf of Oman; on the north and east by the coasts of Pakistan and India; on the south by the northern boundary of the Tropical Zone.
(1) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: September 1 to May 31.
Summer: June 1 to August 31.
(c) In the Bay of Bengal. The Bay of Bengal north of the northern boundary of the Tropical Zone.
(1) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: December 1 to April 30.
Summer: May 1 to November 30.
(d) In the South Indian Ocean. (1) An area bounded on the north and west by the southern boundary of the Tropical Zone and the east coast of Madagascar; on the south by the parallel of latitude 20° S.; on the east by the rhumb line from a point in latitude 20° S., longitude 50° E., to a point in latitude 15° S., longitude 51°30' E., and thence by the meridian of longitude 51°30' E. to latitude 10° S.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: April 1 to November 30.
Summer: December 1 to March 31.
(2) An area bounded on the north by the southern boundary of the Tropical Zone; on the east by the coast of Australia; on the south by the parallel of latitude 15° S. from longitude 51°30' E., to longitude 120° E. and thence the meridian of longitude 120° E. to the coast of Australia; on the west by the meridian of longitude 51°30' E.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: May 1 to November 30.
Summer: December 1 to April 30.
(e) In the China Sea. An area bounded on the west and north by the coasts of Vietnam and China from latitude 10° N. to Hong Kong; on the east by the rhumb line from Hong Kong to the Port of Sual (Luzon Island), and the west coasts of the Islands of Luzon, Samar, and Leyte to latitude 10° N.; on the south by the parallel of latitude 10° N.
(1) Hong Kong and Sual are to be considered as being on the boundary of the Seasonal Tropical Area and Summer Zone.
(2) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: January 21 to April 30.
Summer: May 1 to January 20.
(f) In the North Pacific. (1) An area bounded on the north by the parallel of latitude 25° N.; on the west by the meridian of longitude 160° E.; on the south by the parallel of latitude 13° N.; on the east by the meridian of longitude 130° W.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: April 1 to October 31.
Summer: November 1 to March 31.
(2) An area bounded on the north and east by the west coast of the American continent; on the west by the meridian of longitude 123° W. from the coast of the American continent to latitude 33° N., longitude 123° W.; to the point latitude 13° N., longitude 105° W.; on the south by the parallel of latitude 13° N.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: March 1 to June 30, and November 1 to November 30.
Summer: July 1 to October 31, and December 1 to February 28/29.
(g) In the South Pacific. (1) The Gulf of Carpentaria south of latitude 11° S.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: April 1 to November 30.
Summer: December 1 to March 31.
(2) An area bounded on the north and east by the southern boundary of the Tropical Zone; on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn from the east coast of Australia to longitude 150° W.; thence by the meridian of longitude 150° W. to latitude 20° S. and thence by the parallel of latitude 20° S. to the point where it intersects the southern boundary of the Tropical Zone; on the west by the boundaries of the area within the Great Barrier Reef included in the Tropical Zone, and by the east coast of Australia.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Tropical: April 1 to November 30.
Summer: December 1 to March 31.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10068, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9016, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.30-25 Summer Zones.
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(a) The remaining areas constitute the Summer Zones.
(1) However, for vessels of 328 feet and under in length, the area bounded on the north and west by the east coast of the United States; on the east by the meridian of longitude 68°30' W. from the coast of the United States to latitude 40° N. and thence by the rhumb line to the point latitude 36° N., longitude 73° W.; on the south by the parallel of latitude 36° N.; is a Winter Seasonal Area.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Winter: November 1 to March 31.
Summer: April 1 to October 31.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10069, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9016, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.30-30 Enclosed seas.
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(a) Baltic Sea. This sea bounded by the parallel of latitude of The Skaw in the Skagerrak is included in the Summer Zones.
(1) However, for vessels of 328 feet and under in length, it is a Winter Seasonal Area.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Winter: November 1 to March 31.
Summer: April 1 to October 31.
(b) Black Sea. This sea is included in the Summer Zones.
(1) However, for vessels of 328 feet and under in length, the area north of latitude 44° N. is a Winter Seasonal Area.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Winter: December 1 to February 28/29.
Summer: March 1 to November 30.
(c) Mediterranean. This sea is included in the Summer Zones.
(1) However, for vessels of 328 feet and under in length, the area bounded on the north and west by the coasts of France and Spain and the meridian of longitude 3° E. from the coast of Spain to latitude 40° N.; on the south by the parallel of latitude 40° N. from longitude 3° E. to the west coast of Sardinia; on the east by the west and north coasts of Sardinia from latitude 40° N. to longitude 9° E., thence by the meridian of longitude 9° E. to the south coast of Corsica, thence by the west and north coasts of Corsica to longitude 9° E. and thence by the rhumb line to Cape Sicie; is a Winter Seasonal Area.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Winter: December 16 to March 15.
Summer: March 16 to December 15.
(d) Sea of Japan. This sea south of the parallel of latitude 50° N. is included in the Summer Zones.
(1) However, for vessels of 382 feet and under in length, the area between the parallel of latitude 50° N. and the rhumb line from the east coast of Korea at latitude 38° N. to the west coast of Hokkaido, Japan, at latitude 43°12' N., is a Winter Seasonal Area.
(i) Seasonal periods:
Winter: December 1 to February 28/29.
Summer: March 1 to November 30.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10069, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9016, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.30-35 The Winter North Atlantic Load Line.
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(a) The part of the North Atlantic referred to in §42.20–75(d)(1) comprises:
(1) That part of the North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II which lies between the meridians of 15° W. and 50° W.; and
(2) The whole of the North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone I, the Shetland Islands to be considered as being on the boundary.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10069, July 12, 1968]
Subpart 42.50—Load Line Certificates—Model Forms
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§ 42.50-1 General.
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(a) The provisions of this subpart set forth the requirements for the text of the various load line certificates issued to vessels complying with the applicable requirements in this part. See §§42.07–35 and 42.07–40 for requirements regarding load line assigning and issuing authorities. See §42.07–45 for requirements regarding load line certificates, their text and arrangement.
(b) The 1966 international load line certificate and exemption certificate shall be the same as set forth in this subpart in the model Forms A1, A2, A3, and E1, except for the following authorized variations which shall also apply to model Forms B, C1, C2, and C3:
(1) As indicated in §42.13–30, the freeboards and load line marks which are not applicable to a specific vessel need not be entered on the certificate issued.
(2) The provisions of Note 3 on the front of the certificate forms (other than Model E1) may be changed to correctly describe the situation applicable to the vessel concerning information and instructions furnished the master about loading and ballasting the vessel to provide a guide as to stability under various conditions and as to avoid unacceptable stresses in the vessel's structure.
(c) In the load line certificate the assigning and issuing authority shall set forth its full official designation; i.e., its legal name, address of home office, and reference to the authorization from the Commandant where an assigning and issuing authority other than the American Bureau of Shipping is designated.
[CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9017, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.50-5 International load line certificates.
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(a) The various forms of certificates certifying to the correctness of the load line marks assigned under the regulations in this subchapter and/or certain exemptions therefrom for U.S.-flag vessels engaged in foreign voyages, or engaged in coastwise or intercoastal voyages (provided such vessels qualify to engage in foreign voyages without restriction), are A1, A2, A3, and E1. The detailed application of these forms is as specified in §42.07–45 (e), (f), and (h).
(b) The text and arrangement of the printed portions of Form A1 (printed front and back) are as follows:
International Load Line Certificate (1966)
[Form A1]
(Official seal of issuing authority.)
(Certificate No. ___)
Issued under the provisions of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, under the authority of the Government of the United States of America, and the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard:
By
(Insert full official designation of issuing authority)
____________________
and duly authorized for assigning purposes under the provisions of the Convention.
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Length (L) as defined
Name of ship Official number or Port of registry in Article 2(8) i.e.,
distinctive letters 46 CFR 42.13-15
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Freeboard assigned as: \1\ A new ship............. Type of ship: \1\ Type ``A''.
An existing ship....... Type ``B''.
Type ``B'' with reduced
freeboard.
Type ``B'' with
increased freeboard.
FREEBOARD FROM DECK LINE LOAD LINE
Tropical............................. __ (inches)............ (T).................... __ (inches) above (S).
Summer............................... __ (inches)............ (S).................... Upper edge of line at
level of center of
ring.
Winter............................... __ (inches)............ (W).................... __ (inches) below (S).
Winter (North Atlantic).............. __ (inches)............ (WNA).................. __ (inches) below (S).
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards........................................... __ (inches).
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(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the __ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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Date of initial or periodical survey ________
This is to certify that this ship has been surveyed and that the freeboards have been assigned and load lines shown above have been marked in accordance with the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966.
This certificate is valid until ____, 2 subject to annual surveys in accordance with Article 14(1)(c) of the Convention, and endorsement thereof on the reverse side of the certificate.
Issued at ____ (Place of issue of certificate), __, 19_ (Date of issue)
____________________
(Signature of official issuing the certificate)
[Seal of issuing authority]
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature) ________________________________
notes
1. When a ship departs from a port situated on a river or inland waters, deeper loading shall be permitted corresponding to the weight of fuel and all other materials required for consumption between the point of departure and the sea.
2. When a ship is in fresh water of unit density, the appropriate load line may be submerged by the amount of the fresh water allowance shown above. Where the density is other than unity, an allowance shall be made proportional to the difference between 1.025 and the actual density.
3. It is the owner's responsibility to furnish the master with information and instructions for loading and ballasting this vessel to provide guidance as to stability of the vessel under varying conditions of service and to avoid unacceptable stresses in the vessel's structure.
1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete or change words whenever it is inapplicable to a specific vessel and to arrange wording so appropriate word insertions may be made, which accurately describe the facts.
2 At the expiration of this certificate, applicable reissuance should be obtained in accordance with the Load Line Regulations.
(Reverse Side of Certificate)
annual surveys
This is to certify that at an annual survey required by Article 14(1)(c) of the Convention, this ship was found to comply with the relevant provisions of the Convention.
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
extension of load line certificate
The provisions of the Convention being
fully complied with by this ship, the
validity of this certificate is, in
accordance with Article 19(2) of the
Convention, extended until.
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
notes
4. The Winter North Atlantic Load Line applies only to vessels of 328 feet in length or less, which enter any part of the North Atlantic Ocean during the winter months as defined by the Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR 42.30–5 and 42.30–35. The periods during which the other seasonal load lines apply in different parts of the world are as stated in the Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR 42.30–5 to 42.30–30, inclusive.
5. The Load Line Certificate will be canceled by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, if:
(a) The annual surveys have not been carried out within 3 months either way of each anniversary of the certificate date.
(b) The certificate is not endorsed to show that the ship has been surveyed as indicated in (a).
(c) Material alterations have been made to the hull or superstructure of the vessel, such as would necessitate the assignment of an increased freeboard.
(d) The fittings and appliances for the protection of the openings, guardrails, freeing ports, or the means of access to the crew's quarters have not been maintained in as effective a condition as they were when the certificate was issued.
(e) The structural strength of the ship is lowered to such an extent that the ship is unsafe.
6. When this certificate has expired or has been canceled, it must be delivered to the issuing authority.
____________________
(c) The text and arrangement of the printed portion of Form A2 shall be identical with the information on the face and reverse sides of Form A1 certificate in paragraph (b) of this section except for the identification of model form, description of the “Freeboard from deck line,” the “Load Line,” and the illustration of load line marks, which shall be as follows:
International Load Line Certificate (1966)
[Form A2]
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FREEBOARD FROM DECK
LINE LOAD LINE
Tropical
Summer.............................. __ (inches)............ ....................... Upper edge of line at
level of center of
ring.
Winter
Winter_North Atlantic............... __ (inches)............ (WNA).................. Upper edge of line __
(inches) below upper
edge at level of center
of ring.
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards........................................ __ (inches).
(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the ____ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete or change words whenever it is inapplicable to a specific vessel and to arrange wording so appropriate word insertions may be made, which accurately describe the facts.
____________________
(d) The text and arrangement of the printed portion of Form A3 shall be identical with the information on the face and reverse sides of Form A1 certificate in paragraph (b) of this section except for the identification of model form, description of the “Freeboard from deck line,” the “Load Line,” and the illustration of load line marks, which shall be as follows:
International Load Line Certificate (1966)
[Form A3]
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The timber freeboards given in this certificate are applicable only when this ship carries a timber deck cargo and complies with special requirements of the Load Line Regulations regarding timber deck cargoes.
FREEBOARD FROM DECK
LINE LOAD LINE
Tropical............................. __ (inches)............ (T).................... __ (inches) above (S).
Summer............................... __ (inches)............ (S).................... Upper edge of line at
level of center of
ring.
Winter............................... __ (inches)............ (W).................... __ (inches) below (S).
Winter_North Atlantic................ __ (inches)............ (WNA).................. __ (inches) below (S)
Timber_tropical...................... __ (inches)............ (LT)................... __ (inches) above (LS).
Timber_summer........................ __ (inches)............ (LS)................... __ (inches) above (S).
Timber_winter........................ __ (inches)............ (LW)................... __ (inches) below (LS).
Timber_winter_North Atlantic......... __ (inches)............ (LWNA)................. __ (inches) below (LS).
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards other than timber....................... __ (inches).
Allowance for fresh water for all __ (inches)............
timber freeboards.
(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the ____ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete or change words whenever it is inapplicable to a specific vessel and to arrange wording so appropriate word insertions may be made, which accurately describe the facts.
____________________
(e) The text and arrangement of the printed portions of Form E1 are as follows:
International Load Line Exemption Certificate
[Form E1]
(Official seal of issuing authority.)
(Certificate No. __ )
Issued under the provisions of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, under the authority of the Government of the United States of America, and the Commandant U.S. Coast Guard:
By____________________
(Insert full official designation of issuing authority)
and duly authorized for assigning and exemption purposes under the provisions of the Convention.
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Official numbers of
Name of ship distinctive letters Port of registry
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This is to certify that the above-mentioned ship is exempted from the provisions of the 1966 Convention, under the authority conferred by Article 6(2), 1 Article 6(4), 1 of the Convention referred to above and that this ship has been surveyed accordingly.
The provisions of the Convention from which the ship is exempted under Article 6(2) are:
The voyage for which exemption is granted under Article 6(4) is:
From:____________________
To:____________________
Conditions, if any, on which the exemption is granted under either Article 6(2) or Article 6(4):
This certificate is valid until ____, 2 subject, where appropriate, to annual surveys in accordance with Article 14(1)(c) of the Convention, and endorsement thereof on the reverse side of the certificate.
Issued at
(Place of issue of certificate)
(Date of issue)
(Signature of official issuing the certificate)
[Seal of issuing authority]
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature) ________________________________
1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete whichever reference is inapplicable.
2 At the expiration of this certificate, applicable reissuance should be obtained in accordance with the Load Line Regulations, if permitted.
(Reverse side of exemption certificate)
annual surveys
This is to certify that this ship continues to comply with the conditions under which this exemption was granted.
Place................................... Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
extension of load line certificate
This ship continues to comply with the conditions under which this exemption was granted and the validity of this certificate is, in accordance with Article 19(4)(a) of the Convention, extended until.
Place................................. Date
(Signature and seal of issuing
authority)
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10070, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9017, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.50-10 Load line certificates for nonadherent foreign flag vessels.
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(a) The form of load line certificate certifying to the correctness of the load line marks assigned under the regulations in this subchapter to nonadherent foreign flag vessels as specified in §42.07–45(e)(2) is:
(1) Form B for general use. The period of validity shall be as expressed in §42.09–20(c).
(b) The text and arrangement of the printed portion of Form B shall be identical with the information on the face and reverse sides of Form A1 certificate in §42.50–5(b) except for title of certificate, model form, the first paragraph, and the wording of the certificate for issuance and revalidation, which shall be as follows:
Load Line Certificate
(Form B)
(Official seal of issuing authority.)
(Certificate No. __ )
Issued under the authority of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, United States of America, under the provisions of the Load Line Act of March 2, 1929, as amended (46 U.S.C. 85–85g), and the Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR part 42:
By____________________
(Insert full official designation of issuing authority)
and duly authorized for assigning purposes under the provisions of the Load Line Act of March 2, 1929, as amended.
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This is to certify that this ship has been surveyed and the freeboards have been assigned and load lines shown above have been marked upon the vessel in manner and location as required by the Load Line Regulations of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, in 46 CFR part 42.
This certificate remains in force until ____, 2 subject to annual revalidation in accordance with the Load Line Regulations, and endorsement thereof on the reverse side of this certificate.
Issued at ____ (Place of issue of certificate), __, 19_ (Date of issue)
(Signature of official issuing the certificate)
[Seal of issuing
authority]
* * * * * * *
2 Expiration date is not to exceed 5 years from original date of issue of this certificate. At expiration applicable reissuance of this certificate should be obtained in accordance with the Load Line Regulations.
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(Reverse Side of Certificate)
annual revalidation of certificate
This is to certify that the provisions of the Load Line Regulations of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, are fully complied with by the condition of this ship on the dates indicated, and in each case this certificate is revalidated for a 1 year interval as follows:
(1) Until..................
Place...................... Date........... ....................
(Signature and seal
of issuing
authority)
(1) Until..................
Place...................... Date........... ....................
(Signature and seal
of issuing
authority)
(1) Until..................
Place...................... Date........... ....................
(Signature and seal
of issuing
authority)
(1) Until..................
Place...................... Date........... ....................
(Signature and seal
of issuing
authority)
[CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9017, June 5, 1969]
§ 42.50-15 Coastwise load line certificates for U.S.-flag vessels.
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(a) The forms of the coastwise load line certificate, other than for special service which are provided for in part 44 of this subchapter, certifying to the correctness of the load line marks assigned under the regulations in this part are C1, C2 and C3. The detailed application of these forms is as specified in §42.07–45(e).
(b) Space shall be provided on the face of each of the coastwise load line certificates so that there may be entered thereon a record of the restrictions applicable to the vessel, if any.
(c) The text and arrangement of the printed portions of Form C1 are as follows:
Coastwise Load Line Certificate
[Form C1]
(Official seal of issuing authority.)
(Certificate No. __ )
Issued under the authority of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, under the provisions of the Coastwise Load Line Act, 1935, as amended (46 U.S.C. 88–88g), and the Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR part 42:
By____________________
(Insert full official designation of issuing authority)
and duly authorized for assigning purposes under the provisions of this law for vessels engaging in coastwise and/or intercoastal voyages.
Official number or Length (L) as defined
Name of ship distinctive letters Port or registry in 46 CFR 42.13-15
Freeboard assigned as: \1\........... A new ship............. Type of ship: \1\...... Type ``A''.
An existing ship....... Type ``B''.
Type ``B'' with reduced
freeboard.
Type ``B'' with
increased freeboard.
freeboard from deck load line
line
Tropical............................. __ (inches)............ (T).................... __ (inches) above (S).
Summer............................... __ (inches)............ (S).................... __ Upper edge of line
at level of center of
ring.
Winter............................... __ (inches)............ (W).................... __ (inches) below (S).
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards......................................... __ (inches)
(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the ____ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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Date of initial or periodical survey____________________
The following is a record of the restrictions applicable to the above named ship:
(List restrictions. If none, insert “None.”)
This is to certify that this ship has been surveyed and that the freeboards have been assigned and load lines shown above have been marked in accordance with the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Coastwise Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR parts 42 to 46, inclusive as applicable.
This certificate remains in force until ____, 2 subject to annual surveys in accordance with applicable Load Line Regulations, and endorsement thereof on the reverse side of the certificate.
Issued at____________________
(Place of issue of certificate) (Date of issue)
By
(Signature of official issuing the certificate)
[Seal of issuing authority]
notes
1. When a ship departs from a port situated on a river or inland waters, deeper loading shall be permitted corresponding to the weight of fuel and all other materials required for consumption between the point of departure and the sea.
2. When a ship is in fresh water of unit density the appropriate load line may be submerged by the amount of the fresh water allowance shown above. Where the density is other than unity, an allowance shall be made proportional to the difference between 1.025 and the actual density.
3. It is the owner's responsibility to furnish the master with information and instructions for loading and ballasting this vessel to provide guidance as to stability of the vessel under varying conditions of service and to avoid unacceptable stresses in the vessel's structure.
1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete or change words inapplicable to a specific vessel and to arrange wording so appropriate word insertions may be made, which accurately describe the facts.
2 At the expiration of this certificate, applicable reissuance should be obtained in accordance with the Load Line Regulations.
(Reverse side of Coastwise Load Line Certificate)
annual surveys
This is to certify that this ship has been surveyed on the dates indicated to determine in each case whether this certificate should remain in force for an additional 1 year and the survey has been completed to my satisfaction.
(1)............................
Signature of Surveyor Place Date
(2)............................
Signature of Surveyor Place Date
(3)............................
Signature of Surveyor Place Date
(4)............................
Signature of Surveyor Place Date
extension of load line certificate
The provisions of the Coastwise Load Line Regulations of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, being fully complied with by this ship, this certificate is extended under the authority of 46 CFR 42.07–45 and 42.09–15 until.
Place........................... Date....... .......................
........... .......................
(Name of issuing authority and signature of Surveyor)
notes
4. The periods and areas during which the seasonal load lines apply are as stated in the Load Line Regulations in 46 CFR Subpart 42.30, as appropriate.
5. This Coastwise Load Line Certificate will be canceled by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, if:
(a) The annual surveys have not been carried out within three months either way of each anniversary of the certificate date.
(b) The certificate is not endorsed to show that the ship has been surveyed as indicated in (a).
(c) Material alterations have been made to the hull or superstructure of the vessel, such as would necessitate the assignment of an increased freeboard.
(d) The fittings and appliances for the protection of the openings, guardrails, freeing ports, or the means of access to the crew's quarters have not been maintained in as effective a condition as they were when the certificate was issued.
(e) The structural strength of the ship is lowered to such an extent that the ship is unsafe.
6. When this certificate has expired or has been canceled, it must be delivered to the issuing authority.
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(d) The text and arrangement of the printed portion of Form C2 shall be identical with the information on the face and revese sides of Form C1 certificate in paragraph (c) of this section except for the identification of model form, description of the “Freeboard from deck line”, the “Load Line”, and the illustration of load line marks, which shall be as follows:
Coastwise Load Line Certificate
[Form C2]
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freeboard from deck
line load line
Tropical...................... __ (inches)........... Upper edge of
Summer....................... ......do.............. line at level
Winter....................... ......do.............. center of ring.
Do.
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards........ __ (inches).
(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the ____ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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(e) The text and arrangement of the printed portion of Form C3 shall be identical with the information on the face and reverse sides of Form C1 certificate in paragraph (c) of this section except for the identification of model form, description of the “Freeboard from deck line,” the “Load Line,” and the illustration of load line marks, which shall be as follows:
Coastwise Load Line Certificate
[Form C3]
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The timber freeboards given in this certificate are applicable only when this ship carries a timber deck cargo and complies with the special requirements of the Load Line Regulations regarding timber deck cargoes.
freeboard from deck
line load line load line
Tropical............................. __ (inches)............ (T).................... __ (inches) above (S).
Summer............................... __ (inches)............ (S).................... Upper edge of line at
level of center of
ring.
Winter............................... __ (inches)............ (W).................... __ (inches) below (S).
Timber_tropical...................... __ (inches)............ (LT)................... __ (inches) above (LS).
Timber_summer........................ __ (inches)............ (LS)................... __ (inches) above (S).
Timber_winter........................ __ (inches)............ (LW)................... __ (inches) below (LS).
Allowance for fresh water for all freeboards other than timber....................... __ (inches).
Allowance for fresh water for all __ (inches)............
timber freeboards.
(All measurements are to upper edge of the respective horizontal lines)
The upper edge of the deck line from which these freeboards are measured is __ inches above or below the top of the ____ deck at side; i.e., freeboard 1 deck.
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1 The issuing authority is authorized to delete or change words inapplicable to a specific vessel and to arrange wording so appropriate word insertions may be made, which accurately describe the facts.
[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10073, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9018, June 5, 1969]