Safety, Fire & Survival · PFDs & Immersion Suits
The advantage of a Type I (offshore) life jacket over other types is that it:
- AIs the most comfortable for water sports
- BHas the greatest buoyancy and will turn most unconscious wearers face-up✓ Correct
- CIs the smallest and lightest to stow
- DRequires manual inflation
Explanation
A Type I offshore life jacket provides the most buoyancy and is designed to turn most unconscious persons to a face-up position, making it best for rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is bulkier than nearshore or flotation-aid types.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 160; USCG PFD standards
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