The importance of……….Knife in your life raft
The review of rescue and/or safety equipment has a fundamental reason: to guarantee its correct functioning in the event of an emergency. That is why the life raft must always be checked and updated, so that when it has to be used it is fully operational.
As well as checking the raft, checking the rest of the material is also essential:
This is the first item that we will have within reach as soon as we board the raft, and it will also be the first thing we use to release the raft from the ship once it has been fired and when at least one of all the castaways is on board the raft.
Knife with floating stainless steel handle and rounded tip to avoid damage or punctures to the raft. Sharp blade protected with non-elastic plastic rubber sheath. This knife is attached to the raft using a fine rope, which means that it does not get lost at sea and can reach any place on the raft where it may be necessary.