Importance of New Life Jacket Labels for Boating Safety

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Life Jacket
Labeling
 
 
2 Mar 2021
 
Consider
 
79% of Boating Deaths due to Drowning
 
86% were not wearing Life Jackets
 
66% were good swimmers
 
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3
 
Learning Objectives
 
Understand New Life Jacket Labels
Compare to Legacy Labels and
Designation
Review Life Jacket & PFD
Requirements
Grandfather Clause
 
No need to buy new life jackets
 
Type I, II, III, IV and V PFD’s can remain
in service until they need to be replaced.
 
Manufacturers continue to use old labels
until models are changed
4
Why New Labels?
 
Most boaters do not understand the
legacy Type designation
Who should wear what Type
What Type is used for what activities
Limitations of the device
Maintenance
Compatibility with International Boaters
especially Canada
5
 
New Standards
 
Much more information on label
Based on International Test Methods
For commercial as well as recreational boating
Relies upon third party verification
Still “Approved” by USCG
 
6
2 Types
Wearable
Throwable
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   No Change in Requirements
 
One wearable jacket for each person on
board
Appropriate Size & Activity
USCG Approved
Serviceable condition & Accessible
One throwable on vessels over 16’
Serviceable Condition
Accessible
USCG Approved
8
Exceptions
 
Throwable not required on canoes or
kayaks over 16’
Wearables not required on sailboards or
racing paddle craft
A wearable does not meet requirements
for a throwable
Check Label
9
Inflatables
 
16 years or older
Depending on label, may or may not have
to be worn to count towards “one life
jacket per wearer” requirement (check
label)
Not intended for jet skis, white water,
towed activities
Must be serviceable
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Children (under 13 years)
 
Must wear appropriate life jacket
In “Federal” Waters
Unless
below decks
In cabin
When anchored, aground or tied up at dock
Most tidal boating areas in Virginia are
Federal Waters
11
Accessible
 
Wearable – “readily accessible”
Out in the open or stowed were easy to reach
Not in protective coverings or under lock and
key or under other equipment
Throwable – “immediately available”
Out in the open, not in protective cover,
closed compartment or under other
equipment
No requirement for attached line
12
 
New Label – Part 1
 
13
 
New Label – Part 2
 
14
 
Plus
 User Manual when purchased
Intended Wearers
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Intended Wearers
 
Adult 
 
> 90 lb.
 
Youth
 
> 50 lb
 
Child 
 
> 33 lb
 
Infant
 
< 33 lb
Size
16
Buoyancy
17
Buoyancy
 
in Newtons
 
70 N 
~
 15.5 lb.
Boating Environment
18
 
Boating Environment
 
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Offshore
Extreme Conditions
Extra weight
 
tools/clothes
 
Type I
(should turn wearer)
 
Boating Environment
 
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General use with foul
weather gear
Extended immersion
 
Type I
(should turn wearer)
 
Boating Environment
 
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Sheltered Waters
Not Rough Waters
Some wait for rescue
 
Type II
Type III if fails to turn
wearer
 
Boating Environment
 
22
 
Sheltered Waters
Close to Shore
Competent Swimmer
Rescue Close at Hand
 
Type II
Type III if fails to turn
wearer
 
Boating Environment
 
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Not for Adults
Not for Adults
Children & Youth < 90 lb
Rescue Close at Hand
Competent Swimmers
 
Type II
Type III if fails to turn
wearer
 
Comparison
 
24
 
For adults wearing inherent flotation
 
Turning Ability
 
25
 
Turning Ability
 
Turns most
wearers face
up
 
26
 
Will not turn
Will not turn
most wearers
most wearers
face up
face up
 
New Limitations of Use
 
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Limitations
Limitations
 
No PWC
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Warnings
Warnings
 
No White-water
No White-water
 
USCG Approval
 
29
 
Usage Instructions
 
30
 
 Care, Storage, Maintenance
 
31
 
Discussed in User Manual
 
    International Care Symbols
 
32
 
     International Care Symbols
 
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Accessible
 
Wearable – “readily accessible”
Out in the open or stowed were easy to reach
Not in protective coverings or under lock and
key
Throwable – “immediately available”
Not in protective cover, closed compartment
or under other equipment
No requirement for attached line
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Serviceable
 
“No deterioration affecting performance”
No broke, corroded or deformed hardware
Webbing and straps secured
No rips, tears, rot or open seams
Flotation no degraded
 
 
 
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Serviceable
 
Inflatables
in addition to above
Armed inflation mechanism
Full cartridge and status indicator
Air chamber hold air
Oral inflation tube functional
Inflation lanyard or trigger functional
 
36
Summary
 
New labels appearing in stores
Slowly
Old “Type” devices are okay to use while
they are serviceable
New labels provide more information on
wearer, use, limitations and care
37
 
Many Comfortable Styles
 
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Take the Pledge
 
I will always wear my life jacket while
boating or fishing and encourage others
to do the same!
I’ll regularly inspect my life jacket and
keep it in good condition.
I pledge to boat safely and responsibly –
and to have fun!
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Understanding the significance of new life jacket labels, this information highlights the high percentage of boating deaths due to drowning, emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets. It discusses learning objectives, a grandfather clause for existing life jackets, the rationale behind new labels, improved standards, the types of life jackets, unchanged requirements, and exceptions. By promoting awareness and compliance with life jacket regulations, this content aims to enhance boating safety and prevent tragedies on the water.


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  1. New Life Jacket Labeling 2 Mar 2021 America s Boating Club - Richmond 1

  2. Consider 79% of Boating Deaths due to Drowning 86% were not wearing Life Jackets 66% were good swimmers America s Boating Club - Richmond 2

  3. Learning Objectives Understand New Life Jacket Labels Compare to Legacy Labels and Designation Review Life Jacket & PFD Requirements America s Boating Club - Richmond 3

  4. Grandfather Clause No need to buy new life jackets Type I, II, III, IV and V PFD s can remain in service until they need to be replaced. Manufacturers continue to use old labels until models are changed America s Boating Club - Richmond 4

  5. Why New Labels? Most boaters do not understand the legacy Type designation Who should wear what Type What Type is used for what activities Limitations of the device Maintenance Compatibility with International Boaters especially Canada America s Boating Club - Richmond 5

  6. New Standards Much more information on label Based on International Test Methods For commercial as well as recreational boating Relies upon third party verification Still Approved by USCG America s Boating Club - Richmond 6

  7. 2 Types Wearable Throwable America s Boating Club - Richmond 7

  8. No Change in Requirements One wearable jacket for each person on board Appropriate Size & Activity USCG Approved Serviceable condition & Accessible One throwable on vessels over 16 Serviceable Condition Accessible USCG Approved America s Boating Club - Richmond 8

  9. Exceptions Throwable not required on canoes or kayaks over 16 Wearables not required on sailboards or racing paddle craft A wearable does not meet requirements for a throwable Check Label America s Boating Club - Richmond 9

  10. Inflatables 16 years or older Depending on label, may or may not have to be worn to count towards one life jacket per wearer requirement (check label) Not intended for jet skis, white water, towed activities Must be serviceable America s Boating Club - Richmond 10

  11. Children (under 13 years) Must wear appropriate life jacket In Federal Waters Unless below decks In cabin When anchored, aground or tied up at dock Most tidal boating areas in Virginia are Federal Waters America s Boating Club - Richmond 11

  12. Accessible Wearable readily accessible Out in the open or stowed were easy to reach Not in protective coverings or under lock and key or under other equipment Throwable immediately available Out in the open, not in protective cover, closed compartment or under other equipment No requirement for attached line America s Boating Club - Richmond 12

  13. New Label Part 1 America s Boating Club - Richmond 13

  14. New Label Part 2 Plus User Manual when purchased America s Boating Club - Richmond 14

  15. Intended Wearers Intended Wearers Adult > 90 lb. Youth > 50 lb Child > 33 lb Infant < 33 lb America s Boating Club - Richmond 15

  16. Size America s Boating Club - Richmond 16

  17. Buoyancy Buoyancy in Newtons 70 N ~ 15.5 lb. America s Boating Club - Richmond 17

  18. Boating Environment America s Boating Club - Richmond 18

  19. Boating Environment Offshore Extreme Conditions Extra weight tools/clothes Type I (should turn wearer) America s Boating Club - Richmond 19

  20. Boating Environment General use with foul weather gear Extended immersion Type I (should turn wearer) America s Boating Club - Richmond 20

  21. Boating Environment Sheltered Waters Not Rough Waters Some wait for rescue Type II Type III if fails to turn wearer America s Boating Club - Richmond 21

  22. Boating Environment Sheltered Waters Close to Shore Competent Swimmer Rescue Close at Hand Type II Type III if fails to turn wearer America s Boating Club - Richmond 22

  23. Boating Environment Not for Adults Children & Youth < 90 lb Rescue Close at Hand Competent Swimmers Type II Type III if fails to turn wearer America s Boating Club - Richmond 23

  24. Comparison For adults wearing inherent flotation Minimum Buoyancy Lb. Turning Ability Type N I 22 100 Yes II 15.5 70 Yes III 15.5 70 No V 15.5 70 Yes or No America s Boating Club - Richmond 24

  25. Turning Ability America s Boating Club - Richmond 25

  26. Turning Ability Turns most wearers face up Will not turn most wearers face up America s Boating Club - Richmond 26

  27. New Limitations of Use Limitations America s Boating Club - Richmond 27

  28. Limitations No Skiing No PWC No Tubing Warnings No White-water America s Boating Club - Richmond 28

  29. USCG Approval America s Boating Club - Richmond 29

  30. Usage Instructions America s Boating Club - Richmond 30

  31. Care, Storage, Maintenance Discussed in User Manual America s Boating Club - Richmond 31

  32. International Care Symbols America s Boating Club - Richmond 32

  33. International Care Symbols America s Boating Club - Richmond 33

  34. Accessible Wearable readily accessible Out in the open or stowed were easy to reach Not in protective coverings or under lock and key Throwable immediately available Not in protective cover, closed compartment or under other equipment No requirement for attached line America s Boating Club - Richmond 34

  35. Serviceable No deterioration affecting performance No broke, corroded or deformed hardware Webbing and straps secured No rips, tears, rot or open seams Flotation no degraded America s Boating Club - Richmond 35

  36. Serviceable Inflatables in addition to above Armed inflation mechanism Full cartridge and status indicator Air chamber hold air Oral inflation tube functional Inflation lanyard or trigger functional America s Boating Club - Richmond 36

  37. Summary New labels appearing in stores Slowly Old Type devices are okay to use while they are serviceable New labels provide more information on wearer, use, limitations and care America s Boating Club - Richmond 37

  38. Many Comfortable Styles America s Boating Club - Richmond 38

  39. Take the Pledge I will always wear my life jacket while boating or fishing and encourage others to do the same! I ll regularly inspect my life jacket and keep it in good condition. I pledge to boat safely and responsibly and to have fun! America s Boating Club - Richmond 39

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