[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR26.30-5]

[Page 323]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 26_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart 26.30_Work Vest
 
Sec. 26.30-5  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.
    (b) When carried, approved buoyant work vests shall not be accepted 
in lieu of any portion of the required number of approved lifesaving 
appliances required by Sec. 25.25-10 of this subchapter.