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Originally Posted by fishbones
I think you're right, Ronnie. I've been on 8 cruises and sat through those emergency drills, so I've become familiar with those vests. I may be wrong, but I believe that the life vests on cruise ships are type V.
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You're right --- about being wrong that is.
All vessels carrying passengers for hire must have type I. Since regs now require lights be attached (if > 3 miles out), I suspect the cruise line found it cheaper to replace all than refit.
Besides, type V is special purpose and must be worn to even count as a Type II, so they can never satisfy the Type I requirement.