Life jackets should be marked with the vessel's name. Choose the identifying mark.

• A. The flag
• B. The official number
• C. The owner's name
• D. The vessel's name

Answer: (D)

Marking life jackets with the vessel’s name ties the gear to that specific boat, making it easy to identify which boat a jacket belongs to, to account for equipment, and to return it if found or inspected. A flag shows nationality, not ownership of personal flotation devices. The official number is tied to the vessel itself and isn’t used on PFDs for identification. An owner’s name could help in some cases, but it’s less reliable across multiple boats and can be lost or changed. For clear, consistent identification, the vessel’s name is the best mark.