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2. Lifebuoy - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, Coast Guard approved lifebuoys are considered Type IV personal flotation devices. At least one Type IV PFD is required on all vessels 26 feet or more in length. [ 4 ]

3. Personal flotation device - Wikipedia

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   Personal flotation devices being worn on a navy transport . A personal flotation device (PFD; also referred to as a life jacket, life preserver, life belt, Mae West, life vest, life saver, cork jacket, buoyancy aid or flotation suit) is a flotation device in the form of a vest or suit that is worn by a user to prevent the wearer from drowning in a body of water.

4. Buoyancy aid - Wikipedia

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   Buoyancy aids are a specialist form of personal flotation device (PFD) used most commonly by kayakers, canoeists, people practicing rafting, and dinghy sailors. They are designed as a flotation aid, rather than merely a life-saving device and have several key differences to other PFD's and lifejackets. Some buoyancy aids may not provide the ...

5. USCGC Anthony Petit - Wikipedia

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   She was the eighth of the fourteen Keeper-class vessels completed. On 22 June 1993 the Coast Guard awarded the contract for the Keeper class vessels in the form of a firm contract for the lead ship and options for thirteen more. [2] In February 1997, it exercised options for the 5th through the 10th vessels, including Anthony Petit. [3]

6. USCGC Sycamore (WLB-209) - Wikipedia

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   USCGC Sycamore (WLB-209) is a United States Coast Guard seagoing buoy tender, the second of her name and the ninth of the Juniper-class. She is now home-ported in Newport, Rhode Island, following a one year long Midlife Maintenance Availability (MMA) in Baltimore, Maryland. She was originally home-ported in Cordova, Alaska.

7. Response Operations Ashore Insignia - Wikipedia

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   The Response Operations Ashore Insignia is awarded to enlisted members (grade E-4 and above) and officers of the United States Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard Reserve and Coast Guard civilian employees to recognize professional accomplishment in the Response Operations Ashore community. COMDTINST 1200.4 contains the requirements for ...