Safety
Bolsa de supervivencia
Definición
Bolsa estanca que contiene el equipo de supervivencia esencial, lista para cogerla en una situación de abandono del buque.
Bolsa de supervivencia in practice
A grab bag is packed in advance so you can abandon ship in seconds. It usually holds a handheld VHF, PLB, flares, a torch, first aid kit, seasickness tablets, water, sunscreen, copies of documents and a knife.
Keep it near the companionway, make sure every crew member knows where it is, and attach a lanyard so it can be clipped to the liferaft.
Common questions
- What should be in a grab bag?
- Communication (VHF, PLB), signalling (flares, mirror, torch), survival (water, food, first aid, thermal blanket) and documents.
- Does a liferaft have its own supplies?
- Yes, but they are basic. The grab bag adds what you will really need.