A vessel carrying passengers for hire shall have on board an approved life jacket __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option A — for every person on board, plus 10% children’s life jackets

46 CFR 180.71 mandates that vessels carry an approved life jacket for every person on board. Additionally, to account for the smaller stature of children, the regulation requires an additional 10% of the total passenger capacity to be provided in child-sized life jackets for safety compliance.