Article 1.07 - Maximum load, maximum number of passengers and view

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1. Vessels shall not be loaded beyond their maximum draught markings.

2. The load or the list of the vessel shall not restrict the direct view at a distance of more than 350 m in front of the vessel. If direct visibility astern and aside is restricted during the voyage, this lack of visibility may be compensated for by the use of radar apparatus.

3. The load shall not endanger the vessel’s stability or strength of the hull.

4. In addition, the stability of vessels carrying containers shall be checked before departure for the following cases:

(a) for vessels with a beam of less than 9.5 m, loaded with more than one tier of containers;

(b) for vessels with a beam of 9.5 m or more but less than 11 m, loaded with more than two tiers of containers;

(c) for vessels with a beam of 11 m or more but less than 15 m, loaded with more than three tiers of containers or more than three widths;

(d) for vessels with a beam of 15 m or more, loaded with more than three tiers of containers.

5. Passenger vessels shall not have on board more passengers than the number authorized by the competent authorities. High-speed passenger vessels shall not have on board more persons than the number of available seats.