Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025
§ 97.34-25 - Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.

(a) In addition to the other requirements in this subpart, commercial hybrid PFD's must be—

(1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in the manual required for these devices by § 160.077-29 of this chapter and any limitation(s) marked on them; and

(2) Of the same or similar design and have the same method of operation as each other hybrid PFD carried on board.

[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,5111,6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103,5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 97.34-25