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LIFEJACKETS |
| See also: 'Abandoning
the Ship' |
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 Lifejackets are located in each cabin
and at the muster-station for
lifeboats and liferafts. There are also lifejackets
forward and in the Radio Room.In case of lifeboat alarm you should bring your lifejacket from your cabin if you are not a distant location. If you are not close to your cabin you proceed directly to the muster-station where you will obtain a lifejacket. Unless specifically marked the lifejacket may be worn either side out and it easy to done. Make sure that tighten the straps well, otherwise they may slide causing the lifejacket to be dislocated when you are floating in the sea. It is very difficult to tighten the straps when you lie in the sea. If conditions are such that you have to jump into the sea, try to get as close to the water as possible. Jump with your legs first and body straight. Press your elbows to your sides and take a grip at the top of the jacket front and pull down to prevent the jacket from hitting your chin or neck when you hit the water. Avoid jumping from heights greater than 10 meters. The jacket maintains its buoyancy even if it is punctured or ripped. It will give you a stable floating position with face up and the body inclined backwards. Swimming is best performed with backstroke. The jacket has a whistle. It is also provided with retroreflective tape in order to facilitate discovery with the aid of searchlight. |
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