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Strategic Partnership Announcement

The Life Jacket Association is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA). The NDPA's mission is dedicated to elevating awareness to educate, advocate, innovate, and equip communities to prevent drowning.


This partnership is designed to improve the effectiveness of our combined efforts to increase life jacket wear and prevent drownings across all aquatic activities and environments. It also establishes a formal commitment to strengthen communication and the working relationship between our two organizations.


We believe that together we can reduce the incidence of drowning and aquatic injuries and look forward to collaborating on important lifesaving work ahead.


Learn more about the National Drowning Prevention Alliance at ndpa.org.

New Member Highlight

LJA has welcomed eight new members so far this year and we are proud to recognize them in our upcoming newsletters.

CM Marine Safety Equipment Ltd 


CM Marine Safety Equipment is an Atlantic Canadian company based in the heart of the commercial fishing industry, specializing in designing and producing life jackets tailored for working on the water.


The problem we are trying to solve is one of great importance. Fishermen and other marine workers do not have suitable life jackets to meet the demands of their jobs, and it is costing them their lives. The current life jackets are bulky and inflexible, preventing workers from performing their jobs properly. Many, therefore, discard them and take the risk. We are dedicated to changing this narrative. Learn More


Vermont State Police  


The Marine Division is responsible for recreational boating safety on all Vermont’s waterways. This task is accomplished by providing boating safety education, patrolling of Vermont’s waterways and enforcement of Vermont’s boating laws. Learn More


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