Life Raft Operation and Survival Practices

Part of the Marine Survival Series. Next to lifeboats, the life raft can be your second best choice of escape in a marine disaster. However, if you are unfamiliar with the different methods of boarding, launching and maintaining with both davit and throw-over launched life rafts, they won't do you any good in an emergency.

Topics Include:

• Working the Painter to Inflate the Raft
• Righting the Raft
• Patching Leaks
• The Use of Pyrotechnics to Signal Help
• Setting the Sea Anchor
• Closing Down the Exits to Maintain Seaworthiness
• Passing out Seasickness Pills and Provisions
• Bolstering Morale

Languages Available:

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

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