Regulation 17 Lifeboats Quiz – Question 2 of 10

Source: International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, Chapter VII (Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements), Part C, Regulation 17.
Reference: imorules.com – Regulation 17

2. Per Regulation 17(1)(e), a lifeboat with a metal hull must withstand, without residual deflection on removal of the load, a test load equal to:

A) 1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment B) 2 times the total mass of the lifeboat loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment C) 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment D) 3.5 times the total mass of the lifeboat loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment

Torremolinos Convention (SFV) – Regulation 17: General Requirements for Lifeboats