Maximum carrying capacity of a lifeboat:
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Option B: 150 Persons
SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code dictate that fully enclosed lifeboats on cargo and passenger vessels are designed and certified to accommodate a maximum carrying capacity of 150 persons, ensuring adequate seating, structural integrity, and safe evacuation metrics under emergency conditions.
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SOLAS Chapter III and the LSA Code dictate that fully enclosed lifeboats on cargo and passenger vessels are designed and certified to accommodate a maximum carrying capacity of 150 persons, ensuring adequate seating, structural integrity, and safe evacuation metrics under emergency conditions.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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