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Safety On Board
TYPE II PDF
BUOYANT VEST
Refer to the USCG minimum equipment requirements at
the end of this chapter. It is meant to be a guide only.
Contact state and local agencies for additional equipment
requirements. Remember as the captain of your vessel
you are responsible for its safe operation.
TYPE II- Also known as near-
shore buoyant vest, it is
recommended for calm, inland
water where rescue time will be
minimal. It will turn some
unconscious people face-up in the
water but not as numerous as Type
I. They are available in adult,
medium child, along with infant and small child sizes.
TYPE III- Known as a flotation
aid it is good for calm, inland water
or where there is a chance for quick
rescue. It is designed so wearers can
place themselves in a face-up
position in the water. The wearer
may have to tilt their head back to
avoid turning face-down in the
water.
TYPE I- Also known as an off-
shore jacket, it provides the most
buoyancy. It is a PFD for all waters
and is especially useful in rough
waters where rescue may
encompass additional time. It is
designed to turn most unconscious
users in the water to a face-up
position. Type I PFD is available in adult & child sizes.
TYPE I PFD
TYPE IV- Intended for calm,
inland water with heavy vessel
traffic, where help is constantly
present. It is designed to be thrown
into the water for someone to grab
on to and held until rescued. It
should not be worn. Type IV
includes ring buoys, buoyant cushions, and horseshoe
buoys.
TYPE IV PDF
TYPE V HYBRID
TYPE V- This is the least bulky
of all PFD’s. It contains a small
amount of inherent buoyancy,
and an inflatable chamber. It is
rated even to a Type I, II, or III
PFD (as noted on the jacket
label) when inflated. Hybrid
PFD’s must be worn to be
acceptable.
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