Required Subdivision Index for cargo ships per SOLAS II-1 Reg 6: R = 1 − 128 / (Ls + 152).
Formula
$$ R = 1 - \frac{128}{L_s + 152} $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $L_s$ | Subdivision length | m | SOLAS II-1 Reg 2 |
| $R$ | Required subdivision index | - | result |
Sources
- SOLAS II-1 Reg 6.