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The United States Coast Guard is responsible for approving flotation devices, including personal flotation devices (PFDs). The Coast Guard places approved PFDs into categories based on what type of situation they are appropriate in. The categories are as follows: Type I PFD: Off-shore life jacket Best for all waters, open ocean, rough seas, or remote […]https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/20/2020/06/life-jacket-type-1.png330340