What is the requirement for passengers ships having lifeboats ?
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Option B: Enough for all passengers on board, plus life raft for 25% of passengers
Passenger ships must provide lifeboats or equivalent capacity for all persons on board. Additionally, life rafts must be available for at least 25% of the total number of persons on board, ensuring sufficient survival capacity, per SOLAS III/7.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Passenger ships must provide lifeboats or equivalent capacity for all persons on board. Additionally, life rafts must be available for at least 25% of the total number of persons on board, ensuring sufficient survival capacity, per SOLAS III/7.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Personal Survival Techniques (RPST).
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