A Type IV Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is designed to be thrown to a person in the water rather than worn. Commonly referred to as a throwable device, it includes items like life rings, buoyant cushions, and throwable floatation devices. While it provides buoyancy and support, it is not intended for continuous wear, making it essential for specific rescue situations. Type IV PFDs are often required on boats as part of safety equipment regulations.
A type V (5) PFD is a Special use, or windsurfing PFD.
offshore PFD
Type, I, II, or III PFD
A characteristic of a type 3 PFD is that it will turn a passed out person face up.
A characteristic of a type 3 PFD is that it will turn a passed out person face up.
The main advantage of type IV PFD is that it is designed to be thrown to someone in trouble.
A Type III PFD will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up
Every time the PFD is worn
The main advantage of type IV PFD is that it is designed to be thrown to someone in trouble.
The main advantage of type IV PFD is that it is designed to be thrown to someone in trouble.
type IV
Type IV