6.1 A number of adult sized life jackets shall
be provided equivalent to the maximum number of persons permitted
to be carried in a vessel. In addition, a number of child size life
jackets shall be carried equal to at least 10% of the total number
of persons carried or such greater number as may be required to provide
a lifejacket for each child. Children's lifejackets need not be carried
where the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection is endorsed "for
the carriage of adults only".
6.2 Each life jacket carried on a vessel certified
for operation in exposed waters shall have a life jacket light and
a whistle firmly secured by a cord. Each life jacket light shall be
securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket.
6.3 Unless otherwise stated in this Chapter, lifejackets
shall be stored in convenient places, marked to the satisfaction of
the Administration, distributed throughout accommodation spaces.