Question 2349Deck General70% to pass
A load line certificate is valid for how many years?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 5 years.
A load line certificate is valid for 5 years as per the International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL) 1966. This convention sets the international regulations for assigning and recording load lines on ships to ensure the safety of vessels at sea. The load line certificate must be renewed every 5 years to ensure the ship's structural integrity and compliance with the load line requirements.
The other options are incorrect because a load line certificate is not valid for 1, 2, or 3 years, but rather the standard validity period is 5 years as per the ICLL 1966 regulations.
Related Questions
#2347 The catenary in a towline is _______________.#2348 Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges and ships? #2350 The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT _______________.#2351 For the purposes of cargo oil containment, the fixed container under the manifold of an eight-inch loading line must hold a minimum of _______________. #2352 What is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?