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An explanation of the plimsoll line, the international load line, for how high a ship sits in the water

The Plimsoll line

The International Load Line, formerly called the Plimsoll Line, is an internationally adopted system for ensuring ships aren’t overloaded. Safe loading levels vary depending on the salinity—how salty it is—and the temperature of the water.

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