Importance of New Life Jacket Labels for Boating Safety

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.

• Boating safety
• Life jackets
• New labels
• Watercraft regulations

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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