Admiralty Load Line Regulations Chart D6083: The World

An official Admiralty Load Line Regulations Chart, printed on demand on quality, watermarked chart paper directly from the UKHO's latest digital files. This essential reference chart shows worldwide zones and seasonal periods governing vessel loading limits for safe maritime operations.

About the Admiralty Load Line Regulations Chart

The Admiralty Load Line Regulations Chart (D6083) is a specialised reference chart produced by the UKHO that visually depicts the world's load line zones, areas, and seasonal periods. Under the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations, vessels subject to SOLAS requirements must adjust their maximum loading draft according to the zone and season in which they are operating. This chart reflects the 1998 Merchant Shipping Regulations and shows tropical, summer, and winter zones, along with seasonal transition dates, ensuring vessels maintain adequate freeboard for the conditions they will encounter. Essential for cargo planning, this chart helps ensure compliance with international safety regulations while maximizing cargo capacity within safe limits.

Key Features of the Load Line Regulations Chart

• Global Zone Coverage: Shows tropical, summer, winter, and winter North Atlantic zones worldwide.
• Seasonal Periods: Clearly indicates dates when seasonal zone changes apply for safe loading.
• SOLAS Compliance: Essential reference for vessels subject to International Load Line Convention requirements.
• Cargo Planning: Enables optimal cargo loading while maintaining safety margins for expected conditions.

Load Line Chart for Display

The Admiralty Load Line Regulations Chart makes an excellent reference display for shipping offices, cargo planning departments, and maritime training facilities. As a working navigation chart rather than a decorative print, please review the following practical information.

• Chart Dimensions: Most charts are approximately DE size (1070 x 715 mm), Long DE size (1270 x 715 mm) or A0 size (1189 x 841mm), though individual charts may differ. As exact dimensions aren't available until printing we strongly recommend waiting to receive your chart before ordering a frame.
• Presentation: The chart will be printed from the latest file available. Sometimes this may be more up-to-date than the sample image on this page. If this is of concern please get in touch and we can check the latest thumbnail image.
• Official Markings: Charts will include an official agent's stamp and a line of authentication data in the margin.
• Folded or Unfolded: By default, charts are folded up to three times to a standard size suitable for a ship's chart drawer. If you require an unfolded chart for framing, please select this option when ordering. Both folded and unfolded charts are then rolled for shipping in a tube.

Shipping and Handling

• Printed to Order: Please note that Admiralty charts are not off-the-shelf items. Each one is printed on demand by an official UKHO Print-on-Demand distributor and prepared individually, a process that involves printing, trimming, quality checking, folding, official stamping, and applying a chart number label to the back of the chart. Please check for messages regarding current handling times during the ordering process.
• Urgent Orders: If you are in a hurry, please get in touch with us directly and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.
• Packaging: Your chart will be shipped rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. Charts are produced to professional navigation standards where minor creasing, if it occurs, does not affect navigational use. If shipped with Royal Mail we use a standard round tube. If shipped with DPD we use a long rectangular box which carries a slightly higher risk of creasing. Minor creasing can usually be flattened easily with a few hours under some heavy books.
• Returns: Because every chart is printed to order, it is non-returnable unless faulty or damaged. Please ensure the chart you have selected meets your needs before ordering. We are very happy to help with any questions, so please get in touch if you need assistance.