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 >>