USCG Exam Practice · PFD types and stowage requirements
A commercial fishing vessel's wearable PFDs must be stowed so they are readily accessible from which locations, per 46 CFR §28.110(b)?
- ABoth the individual's normal work station and berthing area; if no single location serves both, a device must be stowed in each location✓ correct
- BThe wheelhouse only, so the operator can distribute them in an emergency
- CA single centralized location on the main deck that is accessible to all crew
- DThe berthing area only, since PFDs are donned before going on watch
Why A is correct
46 CFR §28.110(b) requires each wearable PFD to be readily accessible from both the individual's normal work station and berthing area. If no single location is accessible to both, an appropriate device must be stowed in both locations.
Cited:46 CFR §28.110
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