Which lifeboat capacity range requires 5 certified lifeboatmen?

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Which lifeboat capacity range requires 5 certified lifeboatmen?

The number of lifeboatmen needed grows with the lifeboat’s capacity, because larger boats require more hands to safely lower, steer, release, and help passengers aboard. For a lifeboat that can carry 86–110 people, five certified lifeboatmen are required to cover all those tasks—one to helm, others to operate the release and tackle lines, and to assist with embarkation and line handling. Smaller lifeboats typically don’t need as many crew, so they don’t meet the 5-person requirement. This range specifies the point where five lifeboatmen are prescribed to ensure safe operation.

The number of lifeboatmen needed grows with the lifeboat’s capacity, because larger boats require more hands to safely lower, steer, release, and help passengers aboard. For a lifeboat that can carry 86–110 people, five certified lifeboatmen are required to cover all those tasks—one to helm, others to operate the release and tackle lines, and to assist with embarkation and line handling. Smaller lifeboats typically don’t need as many crew, so they don’t meet the 5-person requirement. This range specifies the point where five lifeboatmen are prescribed to ensure safe operation.

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