True or False: The Type III PFD will turn a crew member face up if unconscious.

True or False: The Type III PFD will turn a crew member face up if unconscious.

• A. True
• B. Not sure
• C. False
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (C)

Type III PFDs are flotation aids designed for conscious wearers who want mobility and comfort. They provide buoyancy but are not built to reliably roll an unconscious person onto their back to keep the airway open. For turning an unconscious person face up in the water, a Type I offshore life jacket is designed to do that more reliably (with Type II offering some capability in certain conditions). So the statement isn’t correct—the Type III PFD will not ensure turning an unconscious crew member face up.

Type III PFDs are flotation aids designed for conscious wearers who want mobility and comfort. They provide buoyancy but are not built to reliably roll an unconscious person onto their back to keep the airway open. For turning an unconscious person face up in the water, a Type I offshore life jacket is designed to do that more reliably (with Type II offering some capability in certain conditions). So the statement isn’t correct—the Type III PFD will not ensure turning an unconscious crew member face up.