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Applicability
ICLL applies to all commercial ships of 24m or longer except: Ships of war Certain existing vessels Less than 150 GTs and built before entry into force Pleasure yachts not engaged in trade Fishing vessels
Applicability (continued)
Unlike SOLAS, ICLL does not distinguish between passenger ships and cargo ships: Both types are subject to ICLL once they are 24m in length (or longer) Both are treated equally (no separate requirements)
Applicability (continued)
ICLL distinguishes tank vessels only on basis of design (not cargo) whereas SOLAS has numerous special requirements for oil tankers that do not apply to other tank vessels ICLL allows tank vessels more-favorable freeboards (ie, deeper loading drafts) than cargo ships
Applicability (continued)
ICLL distinguishes ships carrying timber deck cargoes: Recognizes timber can provide buoyancy and protection against heavy seas on deck Special stowage & lashing requirements Vessels are allowed deeper drafts when carrying timber deck cargo (separate set of LL marks)
F Fresh Water Freeboard reduced (credit) from summer L/L, proportional to density difference between fresh water and salt water TF Tropical Fresh Water Freeboard reduced from fresh water L/L
Conditions of Assignment
Apart from determining the freeboard assignment, there are other ICLL design & construction requirements which also must be met before the L/L certificate can be issued. These are known as the Conditions of Assignment
Strength of Ship
Administration must be satisfied with the general structural strength of the vessel at the L/L draft.
Standards of a recognized class society may be accepted
Also, SOLAS Chapter II-1, Reg 3-1 now requires vessels to be classed
Passenger vessels w/12 or more passengers Cargo vessels of 500 GTs or more
Watertightness
Intent of ICLL is to ensure watertightness of hull below the freeboard deck Integrity of underwater hull & fittings. Protection of hull penetrations against valve & piping failures that could lead to backflooding of internal spaces. Watertight deadlight covers for windows & side scuttles at critical locations.
Weathertightness
Intent of ICLL is to ensure weathertightness of hull above the freeboard deck
Integrity of superstructure, deckhouses, etc. Protect vertical/horizontal openings that could downflood internal spaces:
Doors & access openings Hatches & cargo ports Other openings (ventilators, airpipes) Minimum sill heights, coaming heights.
Positions of Openings
Two positions of hatchways, doorways, and ventilators are defined for assessing openings on/above the freeboard deck:
Position 1: Openings on exposed freeboard and raised quarter decks, and on exposed superstructure decks within forward 0.25L Position 2: Openings on exposed superstructure decks aft of 0.25L
MUSHROOM VENT in Position 2 Closure not required more than 2.3 m high
Freeing Ports
Intent of ICLL is to ensure no prolonged entrapment of green water on deck:
Adds to displacement of vessel; De-stabilizes vessel (free surface, raised VCG); May increase rolling motions.
Therefore, ICLL requires ample drainage via freeing ports in bulwarks and wells.
Protection of Crew
Intent of ICLL is to provide protection on deck to allow crew to safely perform their duties:
Guard rails & bulwarks around periphery of exposed weather decks. Safe access getting to/from crew quarters, machinery space, and all other areas necessary for working the vessel.
Guard Rails
Guard Rails
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