In the United States, the load line markings are set by the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — American Bureau of Shipping
Under 46 CFR and international load line assignments, recognized classification societies such as the American Bureau of Shipping survey vessels, calculate geometric freeboards, and physically set the load line mark locations on the vessel's hull.
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