Small passenger vessels in cold water ocean routes, that do not meet the standards for collision bulkheads or subdivision in subchapter S, must carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option A — 100% inflatable buoyant apparatus

Under 46 CFR 180.200, small passenger vessels operating on cold water ocean routes that lack required subdivision or collision bulkheads must provide 100% inflatable buoyant apparatus. This ensures sufficient lifesaving capacity for all persons on board in the event of a casualty in hazardous, low-temperature environments.