On vessels subject to the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter T, life jackets shall be __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — stored in convenient places throughout the accommodation spaces

46 CFR 180.70 requires life jackets to be readily accessible to passengers. Storing them in convenient places throughout accommodation spaces ensures immediate availability during an emergency, preventing delays caused by locked compartments or centralized storage that might be unreachable during a rapid vessel abandonment scenario.