Which personal lifesaving device(s) is(are) approved for use on an uninspected towboat 150 feet in length?

Correct Answer: Option C — Life preserver

Title 46 CFR regulations restrict acceptable personal lifesaving devices on commercial towing vessels of significant size primarily to approved life preservers. Buoyant vests and cushions do not meet the rigorous safety standards required for primary lifesaving gear on commercial towboats operating in open or coastal waters.