🔍 Key Concepts

• SOLAS lifeboat and liferaft provisions for rations and water • The purpose of delaying or staggering food and water intake after rescue • The effect of shock and seasickness on a survivor’s ability to keep food and water down

💭 Think About

• Think about the condition of most survivors immediately after abandoning ship—are they usually ready to eat and drink a lot right away? • Why might it be important to give at least a small amount of water earlier rather than waiting many hours? • How do survival rations need to be managed so they last for the entire expected time in the lifeboat or liferaft?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check what standard survival manuals say about initial rations (first few hours) after boarding a survival craft. • Consider whether no food or water at all for 12–24 hours is realistic or recommended for people already stressed and possibly dehydrated. • Verify whether rationing plans often include a small immediate issue followed by stricter rationing up to about 48 hours.