Section 5 Maximum Load Capacity

501. Scope

This section lists items to be included in the maximum load of small craft without exceeding the limits set by other ISO standards for stability, freeboard, flotation and crew. It further sets require- ments for seating of crew members.

502. Definitions

For the purpose of this section, the following terms and definitions apply.

1. Seat

Any surface, horizontal or nearly horizontal, where a person may sit, with minimum dimensions of 400 mm width by 750 mm length (i.e. depth of the seat plus clear foot space in front of the seat)

2. Seating area

Clear sole space in an open craft or in a cockpit provided that an area measuring 750 mm x 750 mm be available for each person so accommodated.

503. Maximum number of persons

The manufacturer's recommended maximum number of persons to be carried when the craft is un- derway shall not exceed

1. The number of persons for which the craft has successfully passed the requirements for freeboard, stability and flotation in accordance with Sec2, 3 and 4;

2. The number of persons for which seating space is assigned by the manufacturer with dimensions as defined in 502. 2. and 3.

504. Maximum load

The term "maximum load" is to be understood as the "manufacturer's recommended maximum load". This shall not exceed the total load that may be added to the light craft mass in accordance with ISO 8666 without exceeding the requirements for stability, freeboard, flotation in accordance with Sec2, 3 and 4, and seating requirements and shall take into account the craft design category. As a minimum it shall take account of the mass of the following:

1. The number of persons at 75 kg each according to 503. Where children are carried as part of the crew the maximum number of persons may be exceeded provided that each child's mass does not surpass a limit of 37.5 kg and the total persons mass is not exceeded ;

2. Basic equipment of FÄĂGËĦÈFË, but not less than 10 kg;

3. Stores and cargo (if any), dry provisions, consumable liquids [not covered by 4 or 5], and mis-

cellaneous equipment not included in the

4. Consumable liquids (fresh water, fuel) in

light craft mass or in 2;

portable tanks filled to the maximum capacity;

5. Consumable liquids (fresh water, capacity;

fuel)

in permanently installed tanks filled to the maximum

6. A liferaft or dinghy when intended

to be carried.

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