An 85 foot uninspected towing vessel with a crew of ten (10) persons on board must carry which of the following?

Correct Answer: Option A — at least ten approved life jackets and one approved ring life buoy

Under Title 46 CFR lifesaving equipment mandates, uninspected towing vessels must carry an approved life jacket for each person on board plus at least one approved ring life buoy strategically placed on deck for rapid man-overboard response, matching the exact crew count of ten individuals.