USCG Exam Practice · PFD types and stowage requirements
A recreational vessel is 20 feet in length and has four persons aboard. What is the minimum PFD requirement under 33 CFR Part 175?
- AFour wearable PFDs and one throwable PFD✓ correct
- BFour wearable PFDs only
- CThree wearable PFDs and one throwable PFD
- DFour throwable PFDs only
Why A is correct
33 CFR §175.15(a) requires at least one wearable PFD for each person on board. 33 CFR §175.15(b) additionally requires one throwable PFD on any recreational vessel 16 feet or more in length. A 20-foot vessel with four persons therefore requires four wearable PFDs plus one throwable PFD.
Cited:33 CFR §175.15
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