The personal floatation deice is a device designed to assist a person to remain afloat in water until rescued.
Life-jacket
A life-jacket worn on the body will turn the body of the wearer or an unconscious person around and maintain the mouth and nose clear of the water. However, the life-jacket does not provide any thermal or any other protection to the back. The life-jacket comes in inflatable type, kapok filled or polyethylene foam.
For the inflatable type, special care must be taken to ensure that the carbon dioxide is filled and user should have a clear idea of the operation of the life jacket.
Buoyancy Vest
A buoyancy vest is intended for use in aquatic sports to assist in floatation during short-term immersion in calm water. the buoyancy vest provides some thermal protection to the wearer and is more comfortable. However, it will not turn the body of the unconscious person around in a safe floating position.
*Information from this post is taken from Sea Sports Club 2 Star Award Handbook.
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