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Loadlines of The Ship

The document discusses the various load lines marked on a ship's hull to indicate the maximum allowable draft in different seasons and sea conditions, including summer, winter, freshwater, tropical, and winter North Atlantic load lines.

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Loadlines of The Ship

The document discusses the various load lines marked on a ship's hull to indicate the maximum allowable draft in different seasons and sea conditions, including summer, winter, freshwater, tropical, and winter North Atlantic load lines.

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LOADLINES

OF THE SHIP

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1 DECK-LINE
Deck Line

TF
L R FW T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

This is marked amidships and indicates the position


of the surface of the freeboard deck.

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2 LOADLINE MARK
Deck Line

TF
L R FW T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

This is marked amidships, vertically below the deck


line and consists of a ring with the upper edge of a
horizontal line passing through its centre. It also has
initials of classification society.

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3 SUMMER LOADLINE
Deck Line

TF
L R FW T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

The summer load line represents the maximum


allowable draft for a ship operating in the summer
loadline zone. It indicates the point on the ship's hull
up to which it can be safely loaded with cargo.

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4 WINTER LOADLINE
Deck Line

TF
L R FW T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

The winter load line is similar to the summer load line


but is applicable during the winter season or in colder
climates. It considers the lower density of seawater in
colder temperatures and adjusts the maximum
allowable draft accordingly.

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5
FRESH AND TROPICAL
FRESH WATER LOADLINE
Deck Line

TF
L R F T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

The Fresh and Tropical Fresh load lines indicate the


maximum allowable draft for ships operating in
freshwater or tropical freshwater areas, respectively,
ensuring safe navigation in these specific conditions.

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6 TROPICAL LOADLINE

Deck Line

TF
L R F T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

The tropical load line is used when a ship is operating in


tropical regions with warmer seawater temperatures. It
accounts for the higher density of seawater in warmer
climates, which reduces the buoyancy of the ship. The
maximum allowable draft is adjusted accordingly to
ensure the ship's safety.
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7 WINTER NORTH ATLANTIC
Deck Line

TF
L R F T
S

Plimsoll Mark W
WNA

The Winter North Atlantic (WNA) load line is a


load line marking that indicates the maximum
allowable draft for ships operating in the North
Atlantic during winter conditions.

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