ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 20, 2012 – Inflatable Life Jackets – which automatically or manually inflate with the tug of a pull cord – have been around over 25 years, but there are still quite a few ...

SAFETY ALERT – Inflatable lifejackets equipped with Hammar Hydrostatic Inflator manufactured before 2006. This Safety Alert was recently distributed to shipping authorities and advertised in the trade ...

Even if you’re a strong swimmer, when you’re engaged in any activity on the water, you need to be wearing a life jacket. Unfortunately, many people don’t wear their foam-filled life jacket. Studies ...

Earlier this year, the U.S. Coast Guard implemented a new rule to harmonize standards for personal flotation devices (PFDs) with Canada. This change incorporates new American National Standards ...

For accurate and timely information on the ever-evolving inflatable life jackets we will look at the research done by Stu Soffer of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Martin Jackson from Coast Guard ...

The call comes from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Maritime New Zealand, who say there are more than 21,000 affected units throughout New Zealand. The Halkey-Roberts ...

Courtesy Mustang Survival In 2025, significant changes to personal flotation device (PFD) regulations have been implemented across North America, creating a harmonized approach between the United ...