Welcome to the Life Jacket Association (LJA) News page where you will find the latest news and media coverage related to life jacket wear and regulations.
Latest News
2023:
04/07/23: Lifejacket Approval Harmonization — Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking >>
02/15/23: The Life Jacket Association mourns the loss of Marty Jackson >>
2022:
06/02/22: Olmstead’s Rescue Comes with Only Minutes to Spare >>
06/01/22: Life Jackets Save Family After Boat Fire >>
2021:
06/07/21: UPDATE: COVID-19 Virus: Cleaning & Storing your Life Jackets >>
05/05/21: Lifejackets for Lobstermen >>
2020:
12/21/20: USCG Guidance for PFD Compliance Verification >>
10/16/20: Interim Adoption of ANSI/CAN/UL 9595 for USCG Approved PFDs >>
04/01/20: COVID-19 Virus: Cleaning & Storing your Life Jackets >>
2019:
09/09/19: Fishing Safety Success Story: The More You Wear It, The Better Off You Are >>
09/09/19: Fishing Safety Success Story: Man, This Could Be It >>