Definition
The International Convention on Load Lines divides the oceans into tropical, summer, winter and winter North Atlantic zones, some seasonal by date, shown on load line zone charts. A ship's permissible draught changes as it crosses a boundary, so the intended track and dates directly affect cargo intake and bunkering. Ocean route selection must therefore respect zone limits as well as distance and weather.
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