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Liferafts - Distribution Check

Liferaft capacity vs persons on board per SOLAS III Reg. 31 - each side carries ≥ 50 % POB in inflatable / rigid rafts.

LiferaftSOLAS IIILSA
Capacity each side
50pax
Status
Compliant each side
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Each side of the ship must carry rafts for ALL persons - so on symmetric arrangement each side 100 % POB, total 200 %. Cargo ships L ≥ 85 m: MES added.

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Persons on boardpaxSOLAS passenger cert