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Lifeboat Capacity Verification (SOLAS III Reg 31)

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

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Capacityeach sidePOB\text{Capacity}_\text{each side} \geq \text{POB}
SymbolMeaningUnit
POBPOBPersons on board (max)
CapacityCapacityCertified capacity per SOLAS LSA Code

Source: SOLAS III Reg 31; LSA Code Ch.4

In short

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

Learn the theory LSA Code: International Life-Saving Appliance Code