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Passenger Crowding - Heeling Moment

Heeling moment from passenger crowding to one side per IS Code §3.1.2 - 75 kg per person at 80 % of the effective beam.

PassengerCrowdingIS Code

Number of passengersEffective beamm

Heeling moment

3,532kN·m

Formula, assumptions, and limits

Passenger density 4 pax/m² max. Check heel ≤ 10° and GZ curve residual area ≥ 0.0065 m·rad per IS Code §3.1.2. Most passenger ships dominated by wind + crowding.

Symbol legend

Symbol	Meaning	Unit	Source
	Passengers crowded one side	pax	safety plan
	Effective beam at deck	m	GA drawing