USCG Exam Practice · PFD types and stowage requirements
A vessel carrying passengers for hire requires PFDs approved under which approval series per 46 CFR §25.25-5?
- A160.055, 160.155, or 160.176✓ correct
- B160.064 or 160.053
- C160.050 or 160.150
- D160.077 only
Why A is correct
46 CFR §25.25-5(b)(2) specifies that vessels carrying passengers for hire must have PFDs approved under approval series 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176. Approval series 160.050 and 160.150 apply to lifebuoys; 160.077 applies to commercial hybrid PFDs; 160.064 and 160.053 apply to supplemental wearable devices.
Cited:46 CFR §25.25-5
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