type IV
Type IV
ring buoy
Anything near to hand that will float and support him. Ideally, a Coast Guard approved Type IV floatation device.
A type V (5) PFD is a Special use, or windsurfing PFD.
In addition to the wearable personal flotation device (PFD) requirement for all vessels, any vessel 16 feet or longer must also have a throwable PFD on board. This throwable device, often referred to as a buoyant cushion or a ring buoy, is designed to be thrown to a person in the water, providing an additional means of flotation. It's important for safety regulations to ensure that all passengers can be assisted in an emergency.
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.
offshore PFD
mooring buoy
Type, I, II, or III 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.
Life Buoy
A characteristic of a type 3 PFD is that it will turn a passed out person face up.