Question 17 of 30
How much lifeboat capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length?
A
50% on each side
B
100% of the ship's complement on each side
C
150% total capacity anywhere
D
200% on each side
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 100% of the ship's complement on each side.
For cargo ships of 85 meters and above, SOLAS requires that lifeboats be carried on each side of the ship with a total capacity of 100% of the ship's complement on each side.