[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR185.508]

[Page 309]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 185_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart E_Preparations for Emergencies
 
Sec. 185.508  Wearing of life jackets.

    (a) The master of a vessel shall require passengers to don life 
jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, including, but not 
limited to:
    (1) When transiting hazardous bars and inlets;
    (2) During severe weather;
    (3) In event of flooding, fire, or other events that may possibly 
call for evacuation; and
    (4) When the vessel is being towed, except a non-self-propelled 
vessel under normal operating conditions.
    (b) The master or crew shall assist each passenger in obtaining a 
life jacket and donning it, as necessary.