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Paragraph 10

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A stability statement and diagram shall be provided for the usual condition of the vessel:—

(a)

in the lightship condition:

the vessel shall be assumed to be empty except for water in boilers and liquid in pipe systems including header tanks. The weight and position of the centre of gravity of any permanent ballast or fishing gear shall be indicated where this is known;

(b)

in each of the following circumstances so far as they may be applicable to the vessel in its foreseeable operating conditions:—

(i)

on departure from port:

the vessel shall be assumed to be loaded with the necessary equipment, materials and supplies including ice, fuel, stores and water;

(ii)

on arrival at fishing grounds:

as sub-paragraph (i) above but account taken of the consumption of fuel and stores:

(iii)

on arrival at fishing grounds:

as sub-paragraph (ii) above but the appropriate icing-up allowance as set out in paragraph 14 below shall be taken into account;

(iv)

on departure from fishing grounds:

the vessel shall be assumed to be loaded with its maximum catch but account taken of the consumption of fuel and stores;

(v)

on departure from fishing grounds:

as sub-paragraph (iv) above but the appropriate icing-up allowance as set out in paragraph 14 below shall be taken into account;

(vi)

on departure from fishing grounds:

the vessel shall be assumed to be loaded with 20% of its maximum catch but account taken of the consumption of fuel and stores;

(vii)

on departure from fishing grounds:

as sub-paragraph (vi) above, but the appropriate icing-up allowance as set out in paragraph 14 below shall be taken into account;

(viii)

on arrival at port with maximum catch:

account shall be taken of the consumption of fuel and stores;

(ix)

on arrival at port with 20% maximum catch:

account shall be taken of the consumption of fuel and stores;

(x)

if any part of the catch normally remains on deck, further statements and diagrams appertaining to that condition in all the appropriate circumstances set out in sub-paragraphs (iv) to (ix) inclusive shall be provided.

The total free surface correction for the effect of liquid in tanks shall be applied to each loading condition set out in the foregoing provisions of this paragraph. The free surface correction shall take into account the amounts of fuel, lubricating oil, feed and fresh water in the vessel in each such loading condition.

The working instructions placed on board pursuant to Rule 75 shall generally be based upon the conditions specified in this paragraph and shall form part of this stability statement.