Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3213 (Set 90)

Life jackets should be stowed in _________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — readily accessible locations

46 CFR 199.70 mandates that life jackets must be stowed in readily accessible locations. This requirement ensures that all persons on board can reach their assigned PFDs immediately during an emergency, facilitating a safe and orderly abandonment of the vessel without unnecessary delays caused by locked or obstructed storage areas.

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