🔍 Key Concepts

• Initial actions in survival craft as outlined in SOLAS and standard liferaft training • Purpose of the instruction card / safety instructions in an inflatable liferaft • Why conservation of food and water is critical in the early stages of survival

💭 Think About

• Before using any equipment or supplies, what should survivors understand about the liferaft and its gear? • In the first few minutes after boarding, is it more important to consume supplies, adjust equipment, or understand how everything works? • Which option represents a step that helps organize and guide all the other actions you will take in the liferaft?

✅ Before You Answer

• Ask which action helps survivors use all other equipment correctly and in the right order • Consider whether it is wise to eat or drink immediately after abandoning ship • Think about whether opening or adjusting any valves should be done only with clear instructions or indications that it is necessary