((a)) The Secretary may provide for annual, renewal, and other load line surveys.

((b)) In conducting a load line survey, the Secretary shall consider whether—

((1)) the hull and fittings of the vessel—

((A)) are adequate to protect the vessel from the sea; and

((B)) meet other requirements the Secretary may prescribe by regulation;

((2)) the strength of the hull is adequate for all loading conditions;

((3)) the stability of the vessel is adequate for all loading conditions;

((4)) the topsides of the vessel are arranged and constructed to allow rapid overboard drainage of deck water in heavy weather; and

((5)) the topsides of the vessel are adequate in design, arrangement, and equipment to protect crewmembers performing outside tasks necessary for safe operation of the vessel.