2018 US Code
Title 46 - Shipping
Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen
Part C - Load Lines of Vessels
Chapter 51 - Load Lines
Sec. 5105 - Load line surveys
| 46 U.S.C. § 5105 (2018) |
| §5105. Load line surveys |
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(a) The Secretary may provide for annual, renewal, and other load line surveys. (b) In conducting a load line survey, the Secretary shall consider whether— (1) the hull and fittings of the vessel— (A) are adequate to protect the vessel from the sea; and (B) meet other requirements the Secretary may prescribe by regulation; (2) the strength of the hull is adequate for all loading conditions; (3) the stability of the vessel is adequate for all loading conditions; (4) the topsides of the vessel are arranged and constructed to allow rapid overboard drainage of deck water in heavy weather; and (5) the topsides of the vessel are adequate in design, arrangement, and equipment to protect crewmembers performing outside tasks necessary for safe operation of the vessel. |
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(Pub. L. 99–509, title V, §5101(2), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1916.) |
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HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES
Revised section 5105
Section 5105 authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide for load line surveys and requires that while conducting a load line survey, the Secretary must consider various strength, stability, design, and construction features of the vessel. |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 46 - SHIPPING |
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| Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part C - Load Lines of Vessels CHAPTER 51 - LOAD LINES Sec. 5105 - Load line surveys |
| section 5105 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
| Yes |
| standard |
| 100 Stat. 1916 |
| Public Law 99-509 |
