[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR131.720]



[Page 461]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 131_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                          Subpart G_Work Vests

 

Sec.  131.720  Use.



    (a) An approved buoyant work vest is an item of safety apparel and 

may be carried aboard for wear by a crew member when working near or 

over the water.

    (b) The vest may not count towards the vessel's complement of 

lifejackets.

    (c) The vest may not be worn instead of a lifejacket during a drill.