They are named after Samuel Plimsoll, a Member of Parliament, who rendered a great service to seamen by introducing these regulations to Parliament; they were ratified under the Merchant Shipping Acts of 1876 and 1890.
Zanikwa magama emveni kwababantu Samuel plimsoll, ilungu lepalamente, wasebenza kakhulu eyindoda yolwandle waphakamisa lemiqathango epalamente, zaye zaqinisekiswa phantsi komthetho wenqanawa zorhwebo ka 1876 no 1890.