Section 7 in Model Rules, 2011 under Bengal Ferries Act, 1885
7. Load Line to be marked.
(1)Every boat shall have her load line indicated by a conspicuous mark of 2.5cms engraved or welded ,15cm wide and 30cms long and painted white on dark background to indicate the freeboard or greatest depth to which it may be immersed when fully loaded;(2)The load line shall be marked by the owner in the presence of the boat surveyor at the time of Registration.
