A document issued by a classification society stating the minimum freeboard granted to a vessel and giving the position of the loading disc on the ship’s side. … [Read more...]
Liquid substances
are those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 2.8 kPa/cm2 when at a temperature of 37.8°C. … [Read more...]
Load density plan
a ships plan which indicates the deck load capacity of cargo space areas of the ship. The Ship’s Chief Officer would consult this plan to ensure that the space is not being overloaded by very dense, heavy cargoes. … [Read more...]
Limit switch
a crane feature to prevent the jib outreach from working beyond its operational limitations. … [Read more...]
Lifting beam
a strength member, usually constructed in steel suspended from the lifting purchase of a heavy-lift derrick when engaged in making a long or wide load lift. Lifting beams may accommodate ‘yokes’ at each end to facilitate the securing of the wire slings shackled to the load. … [Read more...]
Lower flammable limit (LFL)
The concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air, below which there is insufficient hydrocarbon to support and propagate combustion. Sometimes referred to as lower explosive limit (LEL). … [Read more...]
Loading Rate
The volumetric measure of liquid loaded within a given period, usually expressed as cubic metres per hour (m3/hr) or barrels per hour (bbls/hr). … [Read more...]
Loading over the top
Also known as ‘Loading overall, The loading of cargo or ballast through an open-ended pipe or by means of an open-ended hose entering a tank through a hatch or other deck opening, resulting in the free fall of liquid. … [Read more...]