Section 2(k) in The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction And Survey) Rules, 1974
(k)"length" in relation to the length of a Ship means-(i)the length in metres on the summer load water-line from the foreside of the stem to the after side of the rudder post; or(ii)for ships with no rudder post, the length in metres from the foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock; or(iii)for ships with cruiser sterns, the length in metres which shall be taken at 96 per cent of the total length on the summer load water-line or as the length from the foreside of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock whichever is greater;
