Inclining test

(1) Every ship shall undergo an inclining test upon its completion and the actual displacement and position of the center of gravity shall be determined for the lightship condition in accordance with IMO A.749(18). (2) Where alterations are made to a ship affecting its lightship condition and the position of the centre of gravity, the ship would, where the Administration considers it necessary, be reinclined and the stability information amended. (3) The Administration may allow the inclining test of a ship to be dispensed with provided basic stability data which is available from the inclining test of a sister ship and it is shown to the satisfaction of the Administration that reliable stability information for that ship can be obtained from such basic data.