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Count PFDs against passenger list before launch—rental fleets vary in vest quality. Replace cracked foam or torn straps. Throwable devices supplement, not replace, wearable PFDs for each person.
Sources: Maryland DNR · U.S. Coast Guard · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
