On a life float or buoyant apparatus, the life line is __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option B — secured around the sides and ends in bights of not longer than three feet

46 CFR 180.70 requires that the lifeline on a life float or buoyant apparatus be secured around the sides and ends in bights no longer than three feet. This configuration provides multiple handholds for survivors in the water, allowing them to grasp the device securely while awaiting rescue.