Section 45.5 - Seasonal application of load linesFor the purposes of the law and regulations prohibiting submergence of load lines ( 46 U.S.C. 88c ; 46 CFR 42.07-10 ), the fresh water and salt water load lines marked under this part apply during the following seasons:
(a) Summer load lines apply April 16 through April 30 and September 16 through September 30.(b) Except for hopper dredges operating at working freeboards in accordance with subpart C of part 44 of this chapter, the Assigning Authority may not allow for lesser freeboards.(c) Intermediate load lines apply October 1 through October 31 and April 1 through April 15.(d) Winter load lines apply November 1 through March 31.