USCG Exam PracticePFD types and stowage requirements
Under 46 CFR §180.72, a buoyant work vest carried aboard an inspected passenger vessel as additional equipment may be used for which purpose, and does it count toward the required number of approved life jackets?
- ✓ It may be used by persons working near or over the water, but does not count toward the required number of approved life jacketsCorrect
- B. It may be used by any person aboard and counts toward the required number of approved life jackets
- C. It may be used only during drills and emergencies and counts toward the required number of approved life jackets
- D. It may be used by persons working near or over the water and counts toward the required number of approved life jackets
Why A is correct
46 CFR §180.72(a) explicitly states that equipment carried under that section is not acceptable in lieu of any portion of the required number of approved life jackets and must not be substituted for required life jackets during drills and emergencies. 46 CFR §180.72(c) permits buoyant work vests as additional equipment for persons working near or over the water only.
Cited:46 CFR §180.72