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]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
source: CGD 72-120R, 38 FR 8115, Mar. 28, 1973, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 33 CFR 175.13