Computation of tonnage and state of vessels Roll-On/Roll-Off carrying containers :
A - Computation of tonnage :
- If the containers on the main deck not exceed 2 tiers :
- A ratio of 5% of the vessel's net tonnage is be added to the ship's net tonnage on the condition that the tonnage of these containers should not exceed 20% of the vessel's SC.N.T.
2.-If the tonnage of the 2 tiers exceeds the 20% of the vessel's SC.N.T:
- The difference is added to the taxable tonnage.
3.If the number of tiers of containers is more than 2 tiers :
The tonnage of tiers of containers exceeding the 2 tiers is to be added to the taxable tonnage even if the tonnage of the first 2 tiers is less than 20% of the vessel's SC.N.T.
B - State of Vessel :
1.The vessel is considered in ballast, in the following conditions :
a) If all the containers and/or the ship's rolling equipment over the main deck, as well as those inside the cargo holds are empty.
b) If the main deck is clear, and there are empty containers inside the cargo holds and the rolling equipment are empty; in this case, a ratio of 5% of the net tonnage is to be added to the taxable tonnage.
2.The vessel is considered loaded, in the following condition: The presence of any loaded containers and/or rolled cargo.
3.These regulations do not apply to Roll-On / Roll-Off vessels carrying containers if they carry besides any bulked or stacked cargo.
In this case, they are considered as Conventional Cargo Ships.
4.By rolling equipment above mentioned - and which are considered as permanent ship's equipment - it is understood the ship's cranes, tractors and trailers.
