Instruction manual

PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN
FAST RESCUE BOATS
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- Do not attempt to jump into the liferaft from any greater height than
this or you will probably injure yourself on the buoyancy ring chambers
of the liferaft.
- Failing this, you could cause damage to the floor or canopy of the raft
with the fabric tearing away from the buoyancy support.
- Once inside the liferaft, clear away from entrances and carry out full
survival procedures.
- You don't want to be wet and freezing if you can just as easily be dry
and freezing. If there is no means of climbing down and you must jump, do not
jump into the raft.
- Do not jump into the water unless it is essential;
- Use an overside ledder or, if unavoidable, never jump from higher
than 6meters (20 feet) into the water.
- If it is necessary to enter the water, choose a suitable place from
which to leave the ship.
Fig. 3.6 Clear the ship