🔍 Key Concepts

• Typical SOLAS-approved inflatable liferaft repair kits and what they are designed to fix • Difference between small puncture repair and large hole / major damage control at sea • How emergency repair equipment must be usable in rough, wet conditions

💭 Think About

• Think about what kind of repair method would work best on a large, gaping tear while the raft is inflated and moving in the water. • Consider which option a panicked survivor could apply quickly, with cold, wet hands and minimal instructions. • Ask yourself which choice matches the type of emergency repair gear that manufacturers and SOLAS regulations commonly associate with liferafts for major leaks, not just pinholes.

✅ Before You Answer

• Does the option clearly handle a large hole, not just a small puncture? • Would the equipment work immediately without needing long drying, curing, or setup time? • Is the method mechanical and secure enough to hold against air pressure and wave action on a damaged inflated raft?