If your vessel is certificated to carry 10 persons, including both adults and children, how many life jackets are you required to carry on board? (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option A — 10 adult and 1 child

46 CFR 180.71 requires that for every person on board, there must be a life jacket. Additionally, vessels must carry a number of child-sized life jackets equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers, ensuring adequate safety coverage for all individuals, including children, on board.