16.1
The total numbers of persons
permitted to be carried on a vessel shall be determined by the Administration.
16.2
In determining the total number
of persons permitted to be carried the Administration shall take into
account the applicable stability restrictions and subdivision requirements
in
Chapter III
, the
vessel's operating area, general arrangement, means of escape, lifesaving
equipment, and minimum manning requirements and the maximum number
of passengers permitted in accordance with
II/15.1
and
II/15.2
.
16.3
The total number of persons
permitted to be carried should not exceed the total number of persons
calculated to be on board when the vessel successfully completed the
stability requirements of regulation
III/8
.