Plimsolllinjen
Plimsolllinjen, also known as the Plimsoll Line or the safe loading line, is a marking on a ship's hull that indicates the maximum safe draft, and therefore the maximum permissible loading of a vessel. The line is named after Samuel Plimsoll, a British politician and social reformer who advocated for safer shipping practices in the 19th century.
The Plimsolllinjen is typically painted on the side of a ship's hull and consists of a series
The placement of the Plimsolllinjen is regulated by international conventions, most notably the International Convention on
Historically, the introduction of the Plimsolllinjen improved shipping safety by providing a clear visual guide for