(1) An International Load Line Certificate may be issued to every ship which has been surveyed and marked in accordance with the Load Lines Convention.
(2) An International Load Line Exemption Certificate may be issued to any ship to which an exemption has been granted in accordance with the Load Line Convention.
(3) The certificates mentioned in this section shall be issued by the Minister, or by any person or organisation duly authorised by the Minister, and in every case the Minister shall assume full responsibility for the certificates.