Master responsibilities
The Master must ensure that at any moment only one set of Load Line marks is visible and the
corresponding Load Line Certificate is used. The remaining Load Line marks are to be effectively painted out and the other Load Line Certificates not in use are to be kept under lock and
key by the Master, who is accountable for the proper use of such certificates.
The Master shall make an official entry in the ship's deck logbook on every occasion the Load
Line marks are changed; If that happens in a loading port the Master must ensure that before
loading cargo the Load Line marks for the intended voyage are exhibited and all others painted
over; When any Load Line survey is carried out, the Master shall ensure that each set of Load
Line marks are verified and that all corresponding Load Line Certificates, including those not
in use, are endorsed or renewed as appropriate.
Alterations to the Load Line marks
The changes shall be made under the Master’s responsibility.
The responsible RO or administration issuing the Load Line Certificate should be notified for
their records.
A Logbook entry shall document the above and the other LL certificate shall be kept in the
Master’s safe.