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title: Type 1 Life Jacket
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## What is a Type 1 Life jacket (PFD)? Offshore Life Jackets

- **A TYPE I PFD, or OFFSHORE LIFE JACKET provides the most buoyancy. **
- **It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters** where rescue may be delayed.
- It is **designed to turn most unconscious wearers in the water to a face-up position.** 
- The TYPE I comes in two sizes: Adult size provides at least 22 pounds of buoyancy, the child size, 11 pounds, minimum.

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