Stuff in a emergency kit of a life boat?

Question

What does a emergency kit in a lifeboat/life raft have in the way of surviving out on the open ocean? Such as one on a ocean cruise ship?

Pretty good but I would like some more details on lifeboat-kits on CRUISE SHIPS only if possible, please.

Answer 1

On a commercial ship they carry the following: drinking water, high energy dry food, thermal blankets, first aid kit, emergency signaling devices, fishing kit.

In addition they also have oars, tools, knife/can opener, lantern, storm oil, sea anchor, spare rope, hatchets, radar reflector, radios, measuring cups, buckets, bailer, flashlight, distress strobe light.

Answer 2

The other answers are good, but are maybe more towards what a yacht would carry. Having worked for a liferaft repacking and servicing company my answer is:

The emergency pack is based on the International Maritime Organization's Life Saving Appliance Code for Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) requirements. Pack size is based on the capacity of the inflatable raft ( those white fiberglass canisters on deck ) which is usually 25 or 35 person, or the lifeboat which is anywhere from 25 to 150.

The pack contains enough food and water for each person for 3 ( or so ) days. The food is a nasty tasting granola bar, one each per day. The water is in a sealed plastic/metal pouch, 1/2 a cup per person per day. There is a basic first aid kit, six parachute rockets 6 handflares, 3 smoke flares, for cold water routes a bunch of "space blankets" and some other stuff I wont bother with here.

Sure doesn't sound like a lot does it? Its not...As late as WW2 lifeboats might have to sail...and I do mean sail.....hundreds of miles to safety on their own. Today the thought is that any modern ship in trouble has so many ways to call for help that aid will show up within a day or so ; thus lifeboats/rafts only have to keep people alive for a day or so.......

Some lifeboats will have short range radios and emergency beacons that send a distress call to a satillite that is relayed to the local coast guards.......

This theory has not been tested in action.

God forbid there ever has to be a full out emergency abandonment of a cruise ship on the high seas, like the Andrea Doria in 1955 or ( I think it was the ) Prindsendam off Alaska a few years back.....it will be interesting!

Answer 3

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Answer 5

A basic 35 man lifeboat has food and water for 3 days per person, assuming you don't eat for the first day. There will also be fishing line, a first aid kit, a signaling mirror, and a flare gun. Some newer mods have an EPIRB which is an emergency personnel indicator beacon. You may also have a radio.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

you're thinking about a ditch bag. It should contain common sense items. First aid, signaling devices, Radio, Flashlight, Fishing gear, knife (something that Hemmingway's old man and the sea wishes he had) Food, Emergency drinking water, something that makes water by evaporating sea water or a handoperated reverse osmosis pump. epirb, handheld VHF, handheld GPS, and perhaps a cheap plastic sextant and a compass. one of those multi-tools may be handy too. Duct tape! (you always need that) and some small diameter line to lash up a sun shade or make repairs and a light blanket.

Photocopies of the first page of the passports of all of the crew members on your vessel as well as any emergency medical data. A sheet with phone numbers for family members all laminated and in a waterproof ziplock bag.

People often forget these last things. Not having your passport if you ditch the boat could offer problems when you are finally rescued. Also, having phone numbers of family members when you finally make land would be helpfull.

I'm just thinking of the things I'd want if I abandon ship at sea. Personally, I'd want to stay on my big boat with all of my gear on it.

Rule for lifeboat is NEVER step down into a lifeboat, always step up or climb on to one. If you have to do down to a lifeboat, your main vessel isnt quite lost yet. Tons of stories of vessels at sea that have taken on water, but still float. Bigger boat is easier to see by rescuers.

Answer 8

first aid supplys.dry foods such as dried fruits or nuts.a flare gun and flares to signal for help.a nine volt flashlight.life vest.and bottled water. tihs is an ideal kit for short term survival on a small vessal .you can visit the us coast guard web site for a more detailed list

Answer 9

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