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.Inclining test It is an experiment performed on a ship to determine its: The metacentric height (GM) of a ship plays a vital role in setting loading capacity & stability of ship. The initial metacentric height can be estimated from its design. But the actual value of GM is determined by an inclining experiment after […]

.condition of assignment    .cap load line Article link: https://marineengineeringonline.com/condition-of-assignment-load-line-survey/ These are the conditions which must be met before free board is assigned to a ship and load line certificate is issued following a load line survey. Free boards are computed assuming ship to be a completely enclosed and water tight / weather tight envelop. The […]

.cap load line   .coa loadline .lls   .fba   .lla .freeboard assignment Conditions of Assignment of Freeboard These are the conditions which must be met before free board is assigned to a ship and load line certificate is issued after a load line survey. Free boards are computed assuming ship to be a completely enclosed and water […]

.llc .loadline convention Annex & Chapters: Annex I – Regulations for Determining Load Lines Chapter I – General Regulation 1 – Strength of Hull Regulation 2 – Application Regulation 3 – Definitions of Terms used in the Annexes Regulation 4 – Deck Line Regulation 5 – Load Line Mark Regulation 6 – Lines to be […]

.ac regulation     .acr MLC provides 2 regulation related to accomodtion AC Guideline B3.1.2 – Ventilation 1. The air ventilation system for sleeping rooms and mess rooms should be controlled so that it will maintain the air in a satisfactory condition and ensure a sufficiency of air movement in all conditions of weather and climate. 2. […]

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 amendments set to enter into force on December 23, 2024, introduce several important changes to improve working and living conditions for seafarers. Here are the key new amendments: Recreational Facilities: Social connectivity: Ships must provide appropriate social connectivity for seafarers. Internet access: Shipowners are required to provide reasonable access […]

.dmlc “DMLC” means Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Every ship is required- →to carry and maintain a declaration of maritime labour compliance →stating the national requirements implementing this Convention →for the working and living conditions for seafarers and →setting out the measures adopted by the shipowner →to ensure compliance with the requirements on the ship […]

{{Organized version}} MLC 2006 Certification Process Initial Certification Interim ML Certificate Intermediate Inspection Renewal Inspection and Certification 1. Requirements 2. Timing of Renewal Inspection and Certificate Validity A. Inspection within 3 months before expiry B. Inspection more than 3 months before expiry C. Inspection after expiry 3. Application Process for Full Term ML Certificate 4. […]

Procedure for Shipowners/Managers to obtain MLC 2006 Certification (Initial Inspection) .mlc certification .mlc cert   .mlcc 1 Shipowners or managers should conduct a gap analysis of the ship and Company policy against the flag state Implementing Regulations. 5.3.2 Any areas of concern raised from the gap analysis should be discussed with the relevant RO or Inspector. […]