1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 149
  5. subpart C
  6. subjgrp 65
  7. § 149.330

View all text of Subjgrp 65 [§ 149.301 - § 149.333]

§ 149.330 - When may a work vest or deck suit be substituted for a lifejacket?

(a) A work vest or deck suit meeting the requirements of § 149.326 of this part may be used instead of a lifejacket when personnel are working near or over water.

(b) Work vests or deck suits may not be substituted for any portion of the number of approved lifejackets required on the deepwater port or attending vessel for use during drills and emergencies.

[USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, as amended by USCG-2013-0397, 78 FR 39179, July 1, 2013]

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1504, 1509; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 (75).

SOURCE: USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 149.330