(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.

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(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.