Marine Order 4 (Transitional modifications) 2013
Div 3Requirements for vessels to which the Load Lines Convention does not apply
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Division 3 Requirements for vessels to which the Load Lines Convention does not apply
14 Non‑Load Lines Convention vessels — general requirements
14.1 Vessels 24 m and over in length
Parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 of section 7 of the USL Code apply to a vessel that is 24 m and over in length and is not subject to the Load Lines Convention.
14.2 Vessels under 24 m in length
14.2.1 Part 11 of section 7 of the USL Code applies to a vessel that is under 24 m in length and is not subject to the Load Lines Convention.
14.2.2 The master and owner of a vessel under 24 m in length need not comply with Division 4 if a certificate of survey that complies with Marine Order 31 (Vessel surveys and certification) 2006 is maintained for the vessel.
14.2.3 If a load line certificate is issued for a vessel mentioned in subsection 14.2.1, the vessel must comply with parts 2, 3, 5 and 6 of section 7 of the USL Code.