How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 metre in length built after July 1986?
Direct Answer
Option A: 100% of complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship, if it cannot readily launched on either side 150% must be provided on each side
SOLAS Chapter III requires conventional cargo ships over 85 meters to carry life raft capacity providing 100% of the total complement if readily transferable to both sides, or 150% capacity if life rafts cannot be readily launched from either side.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS Chapter III requires conventional cargo ships over 85 meters to carry life raft capacity providing 100% of the total complement if readily transferable to both sides, or 150% capacity if life rafts cannot be readily launched from either side.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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