You are loading in a port governed by the tropical load line mark for a voyage to a port governed by the winter mark. The fresh water allowance is 5 inches, and the hydrometer reads 1.005. Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option A — You must load so that each zone mark will not be submerged upon entering the zone.

Load Line regulations require that a vessel must not exceed the applicable seasonal load line mark for the zone in which it is currently navigating. Regardless of loading conditions at the port of departure, the Master is legally responsible for ensuring the vessel complies with the specific zone's draft limitations upon entry.