1 The "greatest launching height" of a free-fall
lifeboat should be determined based on the lightest seagoing condition
as defined in SOLAS regulation III/3.13.
2 The "water surface" used in determining the
distance referred to in paragraph 6.1.4.4 of the LSA
Code is the waterline typically associated with the lightest
seagoing condition as defined in SOLAS regulation
III/3.13.
3 The trim and heel conditions in paragraph 6.1.1.1
of the LSA Code and in the phrase "taking into
consideration the requirements of paragraph 4.7.3" in paragraph 6.1.4.4
of the Code should be used only to determine the ability of the lifeboat
to be safely launched within the operational capabilities of the equipment
and without contacting the ship under the specified conditions and
not in the determination of the "greatest launching height".