Life Raft Operation and Survival Practices

Life Raft Operation and Survival Practices

  • $24.95



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

Sku: MOX-MAR-LiferaftOp4