Question 1763 Deck General

The correct answer is D) readily available. The United States Coast Guard regulations state that life jackets must be readily available for all passengers and crew on board a vessel. This means that the life jackets must be easily accessible and not stored in a way that would prevent quick retrieval in an emergency situation. The life jackets do not need to be worn at all times, as that would be impractical for many vessel operations. Periodic inspections and testing are also not required, as long as the life jackets are in good condition and readily available when needed. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the Coast Guard requirements for life jackets on vessels.