Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

• Lifejackets/PFDs
• Types of Flotation Devices
• A Standard Lifejacket
• A Small Vessel Lifejacket
• A Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
• Children's PFDs
• Choosing a PFD
• Types of PFDs – Inherantly Buoyant
• Types of PFDs – Inflatable
• Care
• Lifejacket comparison chart

Types of Flotation Devices

Check the lifejacket or PFD for Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Coast Guard / or Transport Canada approval. Note: US Coast Guard approved lifejackets do not meet the requirement for safety equipment on Canadian boats, except for US residents visiting Canada.