46 C.F.R. § 131.720

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Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 56 wordsSubsections: 3Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 131.720 (2026)

(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.
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