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Types of Life Jackets |
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A Type I, Off-Shore Life Jacket provides the most buoyancy. It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is designed to turn an unconscious wearer to a face-up position in the water. |
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A Type II, Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest is intended for calm, inland waters or where there is a good chance of quick rescue. Inherently buoyant life jackets of this type will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water, but the turning is not as pronounced as with a Type I. This type of inflatable turns as well as a Type I foam jacket. |
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A Type III, Flotation Aid is good for users in calm, inland waters, or anywhere there is a good chance of quick rescue. The wearer may have to tilt their head back to remain in a face-up position in the water. The Type III foam vest has the same minimum buoyancy as a Type II. It comes in many styles, colors, and sizes and is generally the most comfortable type for continuous wear. Float coats, fishing vests, and vests designed with features suitable for various sports activities are examples of this type. This type of inflatable turns as well as a Type II foam vest. |
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A Type IV, Throwable Device is intended for use anywhere It is designed to be thrown to a person in the water and grasped and held by the user until rescued. It is not designed or intended to be worn Type IV devices include buoyant cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys. There are no Coast Guard-approved inflatable Type IV devices. |
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