Regulations require that approved buoyant work vests __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option B — shall be stowed separately from the required life jackets

46 CFR 117.70 mandates that buoyant work vests be stowed separately from required life jackets. This separation prevents confusion during an emergency, ensuring that passengers and crew do not mistakenly grab a work vest, which is not a substitute for a life jacket, when abandoning the vessel.