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Lifeboat Capacity Verification (SOLAS III Reg 31)

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Check that lifeboat capacity meets the 100 %-each-side rule (cargo ships) - aggregate capacity must cover 100 % POB on each side independently.

Formula

$$ \text{Capacity}_\text{each side} \geq \text{POB} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$POB$Persons on board (max)-crew manifest
$Capacity$Certified capacity per SOLAS LSA Code-lifeboat data plate

Sources

  • SOLAS III Reg 31.
  • LSA Code Ch.4.