§ 185.508 § 185.508 Wearing of life jackets.
(a)The master of a vessel shall require passengers to don life jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, including, but not limited to:
(1)When transiting hazardous bars and inlets;
(2)During severe weather;
(3)In event of flooding, fire, or other events that may possibly call for evacuation; and
(4)When the vessel is being towed, except a non-self-propelled vessel under normal operating conditions.
(b)The master or crew shall assist each passenger in obtaining a life jacket and donning it, as necessary.
(a)The master of a vessel shall require passengers to don life jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, including, but not limited to:
(1)When transiting hazardous bars and inlets;
(2)During severe weather;
(3)In event of flooding, fire, or other events that may possibly call for evacuation; and
(4)When the vessel is being towed, except a non-self-propelled vessel under normal operating conditions.
(b)The master or crew shall assist each passenger in obtaining a life jacket and donning it, as necessary.