Polar Code Survival Kit Duration
Required survival-kit duration per SOLAS XIV / Polar Code: 5 days (Polar Class A/B, max expected rescue time + 50 %).
Minimum survival-kit duration
5.0days
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Polar Code Part I-A Ch.8 - survival equipment for max expected rescue time + 50 %, but not less than 5 days. Includes thermal protective aid, ration, water, shelter. Voyage plan must document expected rescue-time in cold-water Operations.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longest expected rescue time | days | voyage plan |