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Section 2
2-10
Cruiser
Type IV
These PFDs are designed to be thrown to a
person in the water who can grab and hold it
while being rescued. Never wear a Type IV PFD.
Figure 2-13
Figure 2-13
Type V
This life jacket is designed for special activities
and may be worn instead of a Type I, II or III life
jacket if used in accordance with the approval
conditions on the label. If a Type V life jacket is
part of the minimum on-board life jacket
requirements and if it has a label that indicates
“required to be worn,” it must be worn at all times,
otherwise one additional Type I, II or III life jacket
must be on-board to satisfy the minimum life
jacket requirements. Some Type V life jackets
provide increased protection against
hypothermia.
Figure 2-14
Figure 2-14
Other special life jackets are available for skiing
and other water sports. These life jackets are
constructed with materials suitable for
high-impact falls. When selecting these life
jackets, ensure that they meet USCG approval
requirements.
Note: Inflatable USCG-approved life jackets are
not to be used by persons under the age of 16.
Children’s Life Jackets
All life jackets are clearly labeled with the
appropriate weight range. Check the label to
match the weight range of your child. To check for
a good fit, pick the child up by the shoulders of
the life jacket. If the life jacket fits, the child’s chin
and ears will not slip through.
Children weighing between 30 and 50 pounds
may like the freedom of movement that a Type III
life jacket provides; however, a Type I or Type II
life jacket will usually offer greater protection for
most children in this weight range, especially
those who cannot swim.
• Use a life jacket with a collar that turns a child’s
face up in the water. It must have strong straps
and buckles, a handle on the collar and,
preferably, be bright yellow or orange in color for
high visibility.
• Attach a plastic safety whistle to the life jacket.
Teach the child how to use the whistle, and
practice using it and signaling for help.
Note: Inflatable USCG-approved life jackets are
not to be used by persons under the age of 16.
Visual Distress Signaling
Devices
Boats less than 16 feet (4.9 meters) must have
USCG-approved Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
on-board when operating between sunrise and
sunset in coastal waters, including ocean bays,
gulfs and sounds, as well as the Great Lakes,
seas, bays and river mouths that are 2 or more
miles wide and only to the point proceeding
inland where the water narrows to less than 2
miles. Visit the U.S. Coast Guard website for
additional information on specific VDS
requirements for your boat.
Ensure all passengers on-board understand how
to operate all VDS. Keep VDS in a readily
accessible area and within immediate reach at all
times when boating.
Regulations prohibit using pyrotechnic VDS or
any VDS in non-emergency situations.
TYPE IV
KC-0007-A
TYPE V
KC-0005-A