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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.
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.
16 feet
throwable PFD
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.
In addition to having one approved life jacket for each person on board, vessels 16 feet and longer must have one Type IV USCG-approved personal flotation device (PFD) on board. This includes boats such as canoes, kayaks, and motorboats. The Type IV PFD is typically a throwable device, like a buoy or rescue ring, designed to assist in rescue efforts. It's important for all vessels to comply with these safety requirements for enhanced safety on the water.
Any vessel 16 feet or longer must carry a United States Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board. These PFDs must be readily accessible and in good condition. Additionally, vessels must have at least one Type IV throwable flotation device on board.
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.