Life Raft Operation and Survival Practices

Preview Description 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