---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 175.13"
title: "33"
number: "175.13"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/175.13"
---

# §175.13. Definitions.


As used in this subpart:

Personal flotation device or PFD means a device that is approved by the Commandant under [46 CFR part 160](/cfr/46/part160.md).

Throwable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be thrown to a person in the water. A PFD marked as Type IV or Type V with Type IV performance is considered a throwable PFD. Unless specifically marked otherwise, a wearable PFD is not a throwable PFD.

Wearable PFD means a PFD that is intended to be worn or otherwise attached to the body. A PFD marked as Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V with Type (I, II or III) performance is considered a wearable PFD.


## Notes

### Amendments

[USCG-2013-0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.

### Source

Source: CGD 72-120R, 38 FR 8115, Mar. 28, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[USCG-2013-0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]