Lifebuoys - Distribution & Lights

Lifebuoy count and light requirements per SOLAS III Reg. 32 - a function of vessel length.

LifebuoySOLAS IIILSA

LBPm

Total lifebuoys: 12pcs

With self-igniting light: 6pcs

With line + smoke signal: 2pcs

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

N = f(L_{PP})

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$L_{PP}$	LBP	m

Source: SOLAS III Reg. 32 / LSA Code

In short

Lifebuoy count and light requirements per SOLAS III Reg.

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