[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR196.34-10]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 196--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart 196.34--Work Vests
 
Sec. 196.34-10  Use.

    (a) Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety 
apparel and may be carried aboard vessels to be worn by crew members 
when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. 
They shall be used under the supervision and control of designated 
ship's officers. When carried, such vests shall not be accepted in lieu 
of any portion of the

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required number of approved life preservers and shall not be substituted 
for the approved life preservers required to be worn during drills and 
emergencies.