Regulation 17 Lifeboats Quiz – Question 6 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

6. Regulation 17(5) requires that, when loaded with 50% of its permitted persons seated to one side of the centreline, a lifeboat's freeboard (measured to the lowest opening through which it may flood) shall be at least:

A) 1% of the lifeboat's length or 75 mm, whichever is greater B) 1.5% of the lifeboat's length or 100 mm, whichever is greater C) 2% of the lifeboat's length or 150 mm, whichever is greater D) 1.5% of the lifeboat's length or 50 mm, whichever is greater

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