Less than standard height hatch coamings on trunks of less than standard height ( Regulation 36(4) ) (IACS interpretation LL.27)
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Less than standard height hatch coamings on trunks of less than standard height ( Regulation 36(4) ) (IACS interpretation LL.27)

 In the case where the trunk height is less than standard and the trunk hatch coamings are also of less than standard height, or omitted entirely, doubt may arise whether the trunk hatchways are located in position 1 or position 2 and, consequently, about the reduction to be made in the actual trunk height. In these cases the reduction from the actual height of trunk on account of insufficient hatch coaming height should be taken as the difference between 600 mm and the actual height of coaming, or 600 mm if no hatch coamings are fitted. Reduction in the actual height of trunk should not be required in cases where only small hatches with less than standard height are fitted in the trunk deck for which dispensation from the requirement of standard coaming height may be given.

Parent topic: Unified Interpretations of the Provisions of the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
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