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MGN 645 (M) Load line length – policy clarification: hull form cut-outs, extensions and steps

This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 15 July 2022
• Last updated: 25 July 2022 — See all updates

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MGN 645 (M) Load line length – policy clarification: hull form cut-outs, extensions and steps

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This notice should be read with: The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations 1998, The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) (Amendment) Regulations 2000, The Workboat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1 (2019), MGN 280(M): Small vessels in Commercial use for sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats – alternative construction standards, MGN 527(M) Tonnage of Multihulls Under 24m Load Line Length, Large Commercial Yacht Code (1997), Large Commercial Yacht Code (2) (2004), Large Commercial Yacht Code (3) (2012), Red Ensign Group Yacht Code 2019, Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, The Small Seagoing Passenger Ship Code (SSPS Code) 2015 (as amended).

Notice to all:

• Owners and Builders of Small Commercial Vessels (SCVs)
• Owners and Builders of Large Yachts
• Shipowners
• Designers
• Masters
• Assigning Authorities
• Surveyors

Published 15 July 2022
Last updated 25 July 2022 + show all updates

1. 25 July 2022

   Correct PDF replaced

2. 21 July 2022

   Upload PDF and added a note to the HTML attachment explains that the diagrams wasn't uploaded correctly.

3. 15 July 2022

   First published.