OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Passenger Count — COI Limit
The maximum number of passengers a Subchapter T vessel may carry is established by:
- ATwice the crew size
- BWhatever the operator decides each day
- CThe number of seats only
- DThe Certificate of Inspection, based on the most restrictive of deck space, stability, and lifesaving criteria✓ Correct
Explanation
The COI states the maximum passengers and crew. The number is set by the most limiting factor among available deck area, stability (weight/crowding), and lifesaving capacity. Exceeding the COI passenger limit is a serious violation that compromises stability and survival capacity.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 176/178; COI
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