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using the bailer and sponges placed in or<br />
attached to the emergency pack.<br />
If the liferaft floor is provided with bilge<br />
funnels use these as shown on the instruction<br />
signs attached to the liferaft. If the liferaft<br />
is provided with double floor and canopy<br />
inflate these by means of the bellows.<br />
Connect the bellows to the valves of the<br />
liferaft floor as shown on the instruction<br />
signs attached to the liferaft. After inflation<br />
- which should not be excessive - screw<br />
on the caps. If the survivors have become<br />
wet, take off wet clothes, first down to the<br />
waist; wring them as hard as possible; wet<br />
clothes are better than no clothes.<br />
Sea Anchor and Line<br />
The sea anchor and line which have been<br />
secured to the lower buoyancy tube should<br />
be put out immediately (after the painter/<br />
retaining line has been cut).<br />
The sea anchor stabilizes the liferaft and<br />
helps keep the position which may have<br />
been stated over the radio.<br />
Closing Entrances and Checking<br />
Top Lights<br />
Close the entrances (see instructions).<br />
One outside light has been mounted on<br />
top of the liferaft, another has been placed<br />
inside the liferaft. Both lights switch on<br />
automatically when the liferaft is inflated.<br />
Switch the light off by daylight by following<br />
the instructions placed in the liferaft.<br />
Advice for the Person in Charge<br />
1. Duty Schedule.<br />
A duty schedule should be prepared to<br />
ensure that a look-out will be placed at the<br />
liferaft’s viewing port at all times for observation<br />
of any ships or aircrafts.<br />
Have somebody else carry out the task of<br />
wiping up condensation water using the<br />
sponge to keep the liferaft as dry as possible.<br />
2. Protection Against Cold and Heat.<br />
If the liferaft is provided with double floor<br />
and canopy inflate these for effective<br />
insulation.<br />
Further, the various packing materials from<br />
the emergency pack (foam rubber and<br />
cardboard) may be used for additional<br />
insulation on the floor. It is more important<br />
to have something under you than over you.<br />
When the sun radiation is strong, let the air<br />
out at the bottom for water cooling, and<br />
keep the entrances open. Protect your head<br />
against the sun.<br />
For the night wipe up the liferaft inside,<br />
inflate the floor, and close the entrances, if<br />
considered necessary.<br />
3. Emergency Rations (Food and Water).<br />
Do not hand out any emergency rations<br />
during the first 24 hours. Thus, the body<br />
will grow accustomed to a reduced consumption<br />
and those seasick will probably<br />
have become used to the movements of<br />
the liferaft. The rations of the equipment<br />
are divided into equally large portions so<br />
that the first ration is shared by the shipwrecked<br />
after the first 24 hours, preferably<br />
distributed over three times. The rations<br />
are intended for a stay of four or five days.<br />
Rain water which may be used as drinking<br />
water is caught in a rain water catchment.<br />
The rain water is drawn off the rubber<br />
valve at the canopy down into plastic bags<br />
hanging in the liferaft. However, do not<br />
use the first drawing-off since it will contain<br />
much salt. Never drink sea water which<br />
will only cause more thirst.<br />
4. Regulations.<br />
Regulations shall be laid down by the person<br />
in command. Some aspects should be<br />
stressed. One important matter is maintenance<br />
of discipline under the leader chosen.<br />
Some may have been shocked by the situation<br />
but it is the duty of the leader to make<br />
it clear to everybody that the situation is far<br />
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