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Boating Safety
Type IV Throwable Device: These are designed
to be thrown to a person in the water. Throwable
devices include boat cushions, ring buoys, and
horseshoe buoys. They are not designed to be
worn and must be supplemented by wearable
PFD. It is important to keep these devices
immediately available for emergencies.
Type V PFD - Special Use Device: Special use
PFDs include work vests, deck suits, and hybrids
for restricted use. Hybrid vests contain some
internal buoyancy and are inflatable to provide
additional flotation. These PFDs may be used
instead of a Type I, II, or III PFD with non-towed
participants if used in accordance with the
approval conditions on the label and if worn when the boat is
underway. Some Type V PFDs provide increased protection against
hypothermia.
A Type V PFD must be worn to be counted toward the minimum
carriage requirements.
Special lifejackets are available for skiing and other water sports.
These non-Coast Guard approved lifejackets do not count as
PFD’s.
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