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A type IV PFD is a personal flotation device. The classification is given by the United States Coast Guard. It is a device that is throwable.
16 feet or longer powerboat is required to carry one type IV throwable PFD.
16 feet
throwable PFD
In the United States, boats that are 16 feet long or over must be equipped with one Type IV PFD (as classified by the United States Coast Guard) per boat. A Type IV PFD is a throwable floating device; whether the classic "lifebuoy" or "lifesaver" type round version, or the square cushion-like type that are placed on the seats of recreational craft.
A type IV- throwable device. Throwable devices include boat cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys. They are not designed to be worn and must be supplemented by wearable lifejacket. It is important to keep these devices immediately available for emergencies, and they should not be used for small children, non-swimmers, or unconscious people.
A type V (5) PFD is a Special use, or windsurfing PFD.
Type IV
Every person on board is suppose to have a life jacket. If you are a kids it should be wore.
Every person on board is suppose to have a life jacket. If you are a kids it should be wore.
Personal Flotation Device