Abstract: Vest-like flotation garment including a buoyant work vest and a flotation unit attached to the work vest in order to enhance the buoyancy of the work vest. The work vest includes a wear-resistant surface layer and an inner lining, between which is arranged at least one elastic and shape-permanent flotation body. The flotation unit includes one or more flotation members arranged on the front part of the work vest and extending around its neck section. The flotation unit is detachably fixed to the work vest with the aid of a first fastening device, one member of which is arranged at the neck section of the work vest and the other member of which is arranged at the neck section of the flotation unit, and a second fastening device, one member of which is arranged on a portion of the flotation member spaced from the neck section and the other member of which is arranged on the front part of the work vest.