C.F.R. » Title 33 » CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER S—BOATING SAFETY › PART 175—EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS › Subpart B—Personal Flotation Devices

33 C.F.R. § 175.13

Definitions

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As used in this subpart:

Personal flotation device or PFD means a device that is approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR part 160.

Throwable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water. A PFD marked as Type IV or Type V with Type IV performance is considered a throwable PFD. Unless specifically marked otherwise, a wearable PFD is not a throwable PFD.

Wearable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A PFD marked as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V with Type (I, II or III) performance is considered a wearable PFD.

[USCG-2013-0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: Philadelphia Indem. Ins. Co. v. Yap (M.D. Penn. 2024).
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Philadelphia Indem. Ins. Co. v. Yap (M.D. Penn. 2024). “” | 33 C.F.R. § 175.13 . 15 | avers that Adventure Sports held itself out as licensed by the National Park Service and bears duties and responsibilities to ensure the use of PFDs in compliance with federal regulations.”
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