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Regulation 8 Draught marks and automatic draught gauge system

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(1)

Every ship of Class I or II shall be provided with a reliable automatic draught gauge system, complying with the requirements of Merchant Shipping Notice No. M1366.

(2)
(a)

Every ship of Class II(A) engaged on services which afford only short periods in port or where insufficient lighting is available during periods of darkness, or which include the use of berths exposed to adverse weather, shall be provided with a reliable automatic draught gauge system as prescribed in paragraph (1) of this regulation.

(b)

Every other ship of Class II(A) shall be provided with such an automatic draught gauge system, except where the draught marks are located where they can be easily read.