Your vessel is certificated to carry 50 persons. You are required to have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option A — 50 adult life jackets and 5 child life jackets

46 CFR 180.71 requires small passenger vessels to carry a number of life jackets equal to the total number of persons permitted on board. Additionally, at least 10 percent of the total capacity must be provided in child-sized life jackets, necessitating 5 child jackets for a 50-person capacity.