What to know for Liferafts and Grab Bags
Describe how liferaft access, launching, and grab-bag preparation affect survival.
Liferaft types, stowage, launching, boarding, contents, and grab-bag priorities. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Sea Survival Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- A liferaft must be accessible in an emergency
- Know how the painter and inflation work
- Grab bags should support signalling, water, medication, and survival
- Pool practice exposes real boarding difficulty
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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