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Whether you're a recreational enthusiast or a seasoned commercial boatie, ensuring your personal flotation device (PFD) is in optimal condition is non-negotiable. At Ovesco, we take pride in offering comprehensive PFD testing and lifejacket servicing to guarantee your safety while navigating the waves.Understanding PFD TestingPFD testing encompasses a rigorous evaluation process aimed at verifying that PFDs, including lifejackets and life vests, meet stringent safety standards and performance cr...

How to care for your lifejacket (and when to get a new one)Inflatable life jackets are the preferred PFD (personal flotation device) for boating and fishing, including rock fishing. These are slim, comfortable jackets that inflate automatically once submerged in water. They will keep you afloat for hours and could well save your life. According to the law, you must wear a life jacket in most open water situations. In some areas, it is also mandatory while rock fishing. It is always better to be...

Boaties, listen up! This is the most important thing you’ll do this summerBoaties, ahoy! As the summer months approach, many of us are gearing up to get out on those crystal clear waters. After all, is there anything better than jetting away from the mainland (and the boss!) and straight towards a big ol’ jewie to take home for tea? Nope, we don’t think so!Before you get your sea legs on though, it’s important to take safety precautions. Rules aside, this is about staying alive!  Sadly,...

Your lifejacket, or Personal Floatation Device (PFD), is the most important piece of safety equipment on your boat. Even the strongest swimmer could tire and drown after extended time in the water, and that is if you are conscious when you go in. If you fall out of the boat and hit your head on the way overboard your lifejacket will be the only thing keeping your head above water. Wearing the correct PFD for the conditions and activities you are undertaking is essential, and as such there are re...