Kapok lifejackets require proper care and should NOT be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above

Kapok lifejackets rely on buoyant natural fibers encased in fabric; compressing them for seating, exposing them to open flames, or leaving them on open decks degrades buoyancy, violates safety regulations, and ruins life-saving equipment.

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