Amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 25-08-1999 (R) | ||||
| Argentina | 18-02-1987 (R) | ||||
| Australia | 10-11-1980 (R) | ||||
| Bahamas | 22-03-1978 (R) | ||||
| Bahrain | 21-10-1985 (R) | ||||
| Barbados | 01-12-1982 (R) | ||||
| Belgium | 22-02-1977 (R) | ||||
| Brazil | 18-08-1977 (R) | ||||
| Bulgaria | 02-11-1983 (R) | ||||
| Cabo Verde | 28-07-1977 (R) | ||||
| Canada | 14-10-1976 (R) | ||||
| Chile | 21-01-1986 (R) | ||||
| China | 01-08-1980 (R) | ||||
| Cyprus | 10-01-1980 (R) | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10-02-1977 (R) | ||||
| Denmark | 08-04-1976 (R) | ||||
| Ecuador | 20-04-1977 (R) | ||||
| Estonia | 18-08-1992 (R) | ||||
| Finland | 29-11-1976 (R) | ||||
| France | 28-06-1976 (R) | ||||
| Germany | 29-04-1981 (R) | ||||
| Honduras | 24-09-1985 (R) | ||||
| Hungary | 05-06-1981 (R) | ||||
| India | 31-01-1977 (R) | ||||
| Israel | 18-06-1981 (R) | ||||
| Jamaica | 18-11-1982 (R) | ||||
| Kenya | 15-12-1992 (R) | ||||
| Kuwait | 23-12-1976 (R) | ||||
| Libya | 29-10-1976 (R) | ||||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 26-04-1977 (R) | ||||
| New Zealand | 13-02-1981 (R) | ||||
| Nicaragua | 02-02-1994 (R) | ||||
| Norway | 06-10-1977 (R) | ||||
| Panama | 14-03-1979 (R) | ||||
| Peru | 07-06-1984 (R) | ||||
| Romania | 05-03-1981 (R) | ||||
| Russian Federation | 06-01-1981 (R) | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | 21-08-1987 (R) | ||||
| Serbia | 27-04-1992 (R) | ||||
| Seychelles | 01-10-1980 (R) | ||||
| Spain | 12-08-1985 (R) | ||||
| Sweden | 16-05-1977 (R) | ||||
| Switzerland | 15-12-1987 (R) | ||||
| Ukraine | 25-10-1993 (R) | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | 15-03-1984 (R) | ||||
| United Kingdom | 29-03-1977 (R) | ||||
| United States of America | 12-08-1980 (R) | ||||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 25-07-1980 (R) |
Extensions
China
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong SAR |
Denmark
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Faroes | ||
| Greenland |
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | ||
| Hong Kong (< 01-07-1997) | ||
| Man, Isle of |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | No |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | No |
France
28-06-1976
The Government of the French Republic formulates the following reservation with regard to paragraph 4(a) of the amended article 29: the application of this provision to its own vessels is not accepted because it is contrary to international law.
Saudi Arabia
15-03-1984
This ratification, however, does not carry in any way any implication of recognition of Israel, nor does it lead to any dealings with Israel within the arrangements of the International Maritime Organization.