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Life floats are the throwable buoyant devices that provide immediate support to someone in the water. For small passenger vessels operating in ocean service, regulations require having approved life-saving devices that can be quickly deployed to aid a person overboard. Life floats are designed to be thrown to the person in distress, keep them afloat, and help rescuers reach them faster. While wearables like life jackets are essential for individual buoyancy, the specific requirement being tested highlights the need for these readily deployable throwable devices on vessels in ocean service.