Lifejacket Count (SOLAS III Reg 7)
Minimum number of lifejackets: 100 % POB + 5 % spares on passenger ships + 10 % child-size where children present.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Persons on board | ||
| 5 % on passenger, 0 on cargo |
Source: SOLAS III Reg 7; LSA Code Ch.2
In short
Minimum number of lifejackets: 100 % POB + 5 % spares on passenger ships + 10 % child-size where children present.