(1)An inclining experiment shall be carried out to determine the elements of stability. Unless particulars of position to transverse met centre at various drafts are available the experiment shall be carried out with the vessel loaded with weights to represent the fully laden condition.(2)Calculation showing the transverse met acentric height and the angle of heel which would occur with two third of passengers distributed on one side of heel which would occur with two third of the passengers distributed on one side of the vessel and one third on the other side requires approval of the surveying authority. Each passenger shall be represented by a weight of 65kgs.(3)In decked vessels the passengers shall be taken as congregated at 0.27 sq meter each on upper most deck or decks to which they have access and the center of gravity of the passenger at 0.75 meter above the deck.(4)In open vessels the center of gravity of passengers shall be taken at 0.3 meter above the seat.(5)In no case shall the surveyor certify a vessel for any number of passengers unless he is satisfied with the vessel has sufficient stability and free board to carry that number safely.(6)Stability of hovercrafts shall be specially considered.(7)Initial GM must be least 0.15 meter.Chapter - 10.0 Anchors and cablesApplication- This part shall apply to all vessels.
