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State of Madhya Pradesh - Section

Section 38 in The Inland Steam Vessels (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1962

38.

The minimum free-board for a steam or motor vessel shall be regulated by the consideration that when the vessel is loaded with eights representing the full number of passenger and crew at 140 lbs. for each person, and with the complete outfit and necessary supply to fuel on board the clean height of side above, at the lowest point shall not be less than that shown in the following scale :
Length of vessel Height of free board
(1) (2)
20 feet and under 1 foot 3 inches
30 feet and under 1 foot 6 inches
40 feet and under 1 foot 10 inches
60 feet and under 2 feet.
80 feet and upwards 2 feet 2 inches
Note 1. - For intermediate lengths between 20 and 80 feet, the height of free board, shall be in proportion.Note 2. - In measuring free board, the height of said above water level shall be measured on both sides and the mean height taken, no person being allowed to move about during the process to change the vessels trim.Note 3. - The load line mark (-0-) not less than 9 inches in length shall be painted on each side of the vessel.