Polar Survival Craft - Required Duration
Minimum survival craft duration in polar waters per IMO Polar Code Part I-A Ch. 8 - 5 days plus time to anticipated rescue, with personal and group survival equipment stocked accordingly.
Minimum survival duration
8days
Food stock per craft
400.0Mcal
Water stock per craft
400L
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Minimum 5 days per Polar Code regardless of MTR. LSA SOLAS baseline is 24 h; Polar Code extends this. Include thermal-protective aids (TPAs), not just immersion suits.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum expected time to rescue | days | voyage risk assessment | |
| Persons on board | pax | muster list |