The purpose of the International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL) is to establish uniform principles and rules with respect to the limits to which ships on international voyages may be loaded having regard to the need for safeguarding life and property at sea.

The ICLL generally applies to ships engaged on international voyages, with the following exceptions:

• Ships of war.
• Ships of less than 24 meters in length.
• Pleasure yachts not engaged in trade.
• Fishing vessels.

Our qualified surveyors carry out the survey and immediately issue the Load Line Certificate (LL) in accordance with the Convention, as amended, to vessels.

The validity of the LLC is not longer than 5 years, with annual endorsements and Renewal.

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