Vessels of applicable size, type and service are to have intact stability guidance as required by Regulation 10 of the International Convention on Load Lines. The following intact stability criteria may be used for the purpose of classification: Cargo vessels of 24 m (79 ft.) in length and over with or without deck cargo: Part A, Chapters 2 or Chapter 3.3 of IMO Code on Intact Stability 2008, as applicable, Tankers of 5,000 deadweight tonnes ( 4921 Ltons) and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 or for which the building contract is placed on or after 1 February 1999 or, in the absence of a building contract, the keels of which are laid or which are in a similar stage of construction on or after 1 August 1999: Regulation 27 in Annex I of the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978. Tankers for which Regulation 27 is not applicable: Requirements in Appendix 3-3-A1, "Intact Stability of Tankers During Liquid Transfer Operations".
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