Which lifevest should be worn by crew during ditching demonstrations?

• A. Passenger lifevest
• B. Inflatable lifevest
• C. Crew lifevest
• D. Standard lifevest

Answer: (C)

During ditching demonstrations, the crew needs equipment that is specifically designed for their role and duties. A crew lifevest is built to stay securely on the wearer and typically includes features that are essential for operating in and around a life raft—such as a secure fit (often a crotch or leg strap) to prevent riding up, reliable buoyancy, and readily accessible signaling gear. This ensures the crew can move, assist passengers, and manage equipment without the vest shifting or failing.

Passenger lifevests are intended for passengers and may not have the secure fit or crew-oriented features needed during deployment and rescue tasks. Inflatable lifevests can be reliable, but they require proper training to ensure correct inflation and may not provide the same consistent performance in a training ditching scenario. Standard, non-specific lifevests lack the crew-focused design and labeling used in demonstrations and procedures.

So, the best choice is the lifevest designed for crew, since it aligns with the responsibilities and reliability required during ditching demonstrations.