1e - Viking

Launching Instruction
Launch the VIKING RescYou liferaft by
throwing it over board.
As illustrated the launching procedure is as
follows:
1. Detach the container from its cradle. If
the liferaft is packed in valise it must be
removed from its storage space. The
painter line must be fastened on board.
2. Throw the liferaft over board.
3. Haul in the painter line to an approximate
length of 10 metres. Then give a sharp
pull and the liferaft will inflate.
4. Board the liferaft by keeping the liferaft
close to ship’s side.
Righting of Liferaft
If the liferaft which is not selfrighting (UKL),
contrary to expectation, turns upside down
it needs to be turned manually.
As illustrated the righting procedure is as
follows:
1. Turn the liferaft so that the wind blows
in under it.
2. Crawl up on the liferaft bottom at the
sign: “RIGHT HERE”.
3. Get a solid hold of the righting strap at
the bottom. Place your feet on the CO 2
cylinder and lean well back. The liferaft
will turn.
4. Move away from the liferaft when it
turns.
5. If the liferaft accidently falls on top of
you move away from liferaft with your
chest against the sea surface to avoid
lifejacket from getting caught in the
liferaft.
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Further Instructions
To be read immediately
Staying in the Liferaft
The command on board the liferaft is
assigned to the most experienced person
among those in distress. This person will
allocate drinking water, emergency rations,
etc. Further, you should make yourselves
familiar with the interior and functions of
the liferaft. Also, sit or lie closely together
to keep warm.
Emergency Pack and Equipment
An emergency pack is attached to the
buoyancy tube of the liferaft. The emergency
pack contains, among other things,
first aid kit and signalling equipment with
instructions for use. Besides, paddles, a pair
of bellows and a repair kit are attached to
the emergency pack.
Emergency Pack Content Depending
on Approval Required
Hand flare, Flash + batteries, Whistle, Spare
batteries + bulb, Bouyant safety knife, Paddle,
Bellow, Sea anchor, Repair kit, Bailer,
Parachute light, Seasickness tablets, Rescue
quoit, Sponge, Signalling Mirror, First aid
kit, Survival manual, Life-saving signals
description, Thermal protection aids, Fishing
Tackle, Safety tin opener, Water bags,
Food ration, Plastic bag, Hand flares and
Radar reflector.
Assembling the Means Of Life-Saving
During rescues involving several liferafts,
these shall be interconnected as far as possible
at a distance of at least 12 m.
Drying the Liferaft
(inflating double floor and canopy)
Bale out all floor water as fast as possible by