Deck General · Freeboard & Load Lines
On the load line (Plimsoll) mark, the letters 'W' and 'S' indicate the maximum loading drafts for:
- AWinter and Summer✓ Correct
- BWest and South zones
- CWater and Salt
- DWeather and Sea
Explanation
The load line marks denote seasonal/zone limits: S (Summer), W (Winter), WNA (Winter North Atlantic), T (Tropical), F (Fresh), and TF (Tropical Fresh). Each sets the maximum allowable draft.
Authority: International Convention on Load Lines 1966
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