Singapore legislation
Regulation 12
Regulation 12
Submersion
Subregulation 1
Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), the appropriate load lines on the sides of the ship corresponding to the season of the year and the zone or area in which the ship may be shall not be submerged at any time when the ship puts to sea, during the voyage or on arrival.
Subregulation 2
When a ship is in fresh water of unit density the appropriate load line may be submerged by the amount of the fresh water allowance shown on the International Load Line Certificate or the Singapore Load Line Certificate.
Subregulation 3
Where the density is other than unity, an allowance shall be made proportional to the difference between 1.025 and the actual density.
Subregulation 4
When a ship departs from a port situated on a river or inland waters, deeper loading shall be permitted corresponding to the weight of fuel and all other materials required for consumption between the point of departure and the sea.