Statutory guidance

Load line instructions for surveyors (MSIS 1)

Instructions for the guidance of surveyors completing survey work for the Maritime Coastguard Agency.

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 17 April 2014

Documents

Part 1: general effect of the merchant shipping load lines act 1995 part IV and the regulations made thereunder

Ref: MSIS003/PART 1/REV2.01

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Part 2: surveys general principles

Ref: MSIS003/PART 2/REV 1.02

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Part 3 notes for guidance in the application of schedule 2 of MSN 1752(M): conditions of assignment

Ref: MSIS003/PART 3/REV 1.02

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Part 4 notes for guidance in the application of schedule 4 of MSN 1752(M): free boards

Ref: MSIS003/PART 4/REV 1.02

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Part 5: intact stability and stability in the damaged condition after flooding

Ref: MSIS003/PART 5/REV 1.02

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Part 6: notes for guidance for carrying out an inclining test

Ref: MSIS003/PART 6/REV 1.01

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Part 7: model stability information booklet

Ref: MSIS003/PART 7/REV

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Part 8: additional information and requirements relating to particular ship types, cargoes and trading areas

Ref: MSIS003/PART 8/REV 1.02

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Annex: stability information booklet

Ref: MSISO03/ANNEX l/REV 1.02

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Details

These instructions are mainly for Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) surveyors.

They are also a useful guide for anyone else concerned with the survey, marking and inspection of ships for load line purposes, and with issuing load line certificates.

Stability information

The information included should be read with the act, the load line regulations, and other relevant instruments such as merchant shipping notices (MSNs).

Published 17 April 2014