Author: JoseGuzman (---.87.110.112.netdial.caribe.net)
Date: 03-10-05 18:18
Another item required by LAW ( CFR ) ( Code Federal Regulations ) on ALL charter boats, are TYPE I Personal Flotation Devices, look for the label.
ALL PFD's are USCG approved, if not they could not be sold as PFD's.
The main difference between a Type I and a Type III, is the quality, and the volume, though they may look alike, and can provide for HEAD OUT OF THE WATER.
Type III is a cheap item ( not more than $10.00) , designed to provide flotation means in areas where any rescue is minutes away, Type I, is the one required on ALL passenger vessels, including big cruisers, and they are designed to provide flotations means for prolonged periods of time.
Other consideration... In Puerto Rico a Public Service Commission permit is required by local laws, this permit is required by insurance companies in order to issue their coverage.
Without this permit, it is most possible that paying passengers are not covered by insurance.
Good information for our visitors, SAFETY ALWAYS FIRST.
Will keep posting while it is necessary.
Capt. J.Guzman
USCG 100GT
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