MES - Deployment Time
Marine Evacuation System (MES) chute / platform deployment time - must deploy 100 % complement within 30 min per LSA Code Ch. VI.
Total evac time
37.3min
Pass ≤ 30 min
No
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$t = t_{deploy} + N / r$$
LSA Ch. VI: MES deploys in ≤ 4 min; total evacuation to life rafts ≤ 30 min on cargo ships. For high-speed craft the limit is 17 min. Drill every 4 months.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $N$ | Persons to evacuate | pax | SOLAS passenger cert |
| $r$ | Flow through chute | pers/min | LSA type approval |
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