throwable PFD
Vessels 16 feet or longer must have one type of IV PFD.
Children under 7 years of age while underway on the open deck of any vessel must always wear a PFD. A PFD is a Personal Floatation Device. The PFD must be an approved type such as type I,II, or III
Its nine years old
no where, if you are not an adult you should be wearing your PFD. but it is better to have one for evry one on the boat. evan if they can swim
The class of vessel must be 16 ft or longer to be US Coast Guard approved.
In an open bin near the passenger
Type IV
Passengers on a commercial vessel are not required to wear a US Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while engaged in the indicated activity. However, it is important to check the specific regulations and requirements for different activities and locations, as they may vary.
a PFD
A type V (5) PFD is a Special use, or windsurfing PFD.
Every time the PFD is worn