OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Operations — Passengers vs Persons
On a vessel's COI, the distinction between 'persons' and 'passengers' matters because:
- AThey are identical terms
- BCrew and certain individuals count as 'persons' but not 'passengers,' affecting limits and equipment✓ Correct
- COnly children are 'persons'
- DPassengers never need lifejackets
Explanation
'Passengers' generally excludes the master, crew, and certain others, while 'persons' includes everyone aboard. The COI states separate maximums; equipment (lifesaving, etc.) is sized to the total persons permitted.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter T
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