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Children and non-swimmers must wear a PFD
at all times when aboard.
All passengers
and crew should wear them since an unworn PFD is
often useless. The law requires that PFDs, if not
worn must be readily accesible, that is, removed
from storage bags and unbuckled. Throwable devices
must be readily available, that is, right at hand.
Even strong swimmers can tire quickly in the water
and drown due to exhaustion, hypothermia, or both.
The buoyancy provided by a personal flotation device
(PFD) will allow the person who has fallen overboard
to remain afloat with far less effort and body heat
loss, extending survival time necessary to find and
retrieve them.
One (1) wearable personal flotation device (PFD,
Type I, II, III or V) for every person onboard and at
least one (1) throwable device, (Type IV).
The law requires that PFD’s must be readily
accessible, if not worn. “Readily Accessible” means
removed from storage bags and unbuckled.
Children
and non-swimmers must wear PFD’s at all times
when aboard.
Listed below are the several different types of PFD’s,
each life jacket has different purposes, choose one
that will suit your purpose.
Type I
, Off-shore Life Jacket is
considered the most buoyant, it is
designed to turn an unconscious
person face up. Use in all types
of waters where rescue may be
slow, particularly in cold or rough
water conditions.
Type II
, Near-shore Life Vest,
“keyhole” vest with flotation
filled head and neck support is
also designed to turn a person
face up, but the turning action is
not as pronounced. Use in calm
inland waters or where quick
rescue is likely.
Ty p e I I I
, F l o t a t i o n - a i d
Life vest is designed so that
conscious wearers can turn
face-up. Designed for comfort
while engaged in water skiing or
other forms of water activities.
Type IV
, Throwable Devices,
horseshoe buoys, ring buoys and
buoyant cushions are designed to
be grasped, not worn.
Type V
, Special-Use devices,
sailboat harnesses, white water
vests, float coats, and hybrid
vests which have minimum
inherent buoyancy and an
inflatable chamber.
Before purchasing PFD’s, ensure that there is an
attached tag indicating they are approved by the
U.S. Coast Guard or by your National Boating Law
Enforcement Agency.
The operator is responsible for instructing everyone
onboard on the location and use of the PFD.
The
best precaution is to wear the PFD at all times
while on the boat.
Lifesaving Equipment
PFD Requirement
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