Question 1542 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) as determined by the OCMI. This is the correct answer because the United States Coast Guard regulations state that when the arrangement of a vessel is such that lifejackets may become inaccessible, the number of additional lifejackets required is determined by the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI). The OCMI evaluates the specific vessel arrangement and crew size to decide how many additional lifejackets are necessary to ensure the safety of everyone on board. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the Coast Guard regulations on this matter. The number of additional lifejackets is not based on a fixed percentage of the crew, the bridge watch, or the forward lifeboats alone, but is determined by the OCMI based on the unique circumstances of the vessel.