🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR lifesaving equipment stowage requirements for small passenger vessels or inspected vessels as applicable • What readily accessible means in an emergency situation • How passengers and crew must be able to reach and use lifesaving appliances quickly

💭 Think About

• In a real emergency (fire, sinking, man overboard), what would you want to be true about the location and condition of lifesaving equipment? • Which option(s) would slow down or prevent passengers from using lifesaving equipment when time is critical? • Think about Coast Guard inspections: what would an inspector look for regarding the placement and availability of lifejackets and life rafts?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which options allow fast, direct access to lifesaving equipment without needing special permission or keys • Eliminate any option that makes the equipment hard to reach or delayed in an emergency • Consider SOLAS/46 CFR intent: equipment must be available for immediate use in case of sudden emergencies