11.9.5 Table showing permitted areas of operation, STOPS Numerals and Design Categories
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11.9.5 Table showing permitted areas of operation, STOPS Numerals and Design Categories

    Minimum Required Standard  
Permitted Area of Operation MCA Code Category Range of Stability Stops Numeral ISO 12217 Design Category Permitted ISO Stability Assessment Options
Unrestricted 0 90+60×(24-LOA)/17 N/A A 1
Up to 150 miles from a safe haven 1 90+60×(24-LOA)/17 N/A A 1
Up to 60 miles from a safe haven 2 90+60×(24-LOA)/20 30 B 1
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven 3 90+60×(24-LOA)/25 20 B 1
Up to 20 miles from a safe haven in favourable weather and daylight 4 90+60×(24-LOA)/25 20 C 1 and 2
Up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point in favourable weather and daylight 5 90+60×(24-LOA)/25 20 C 1 and 2
Up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point in favourable weather and daylight 6 90+60×(24-LOA)/25 14 C 1, 2, 5 and 6
Parent topic: 11.9 Sailing Monohull Vessels Complying with Section 11.1.1.3
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