ABANDON SHIP!! Get in the LIFE RAFT!! Ep 198
5 October 2020 · 20 min · 49K views · Langkawi
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe installs a new Seasafe four-person self-righting life raft on the starboard stern railing using custom-fabricated brackets and a quick-release cradle.5:01 Previously, the vessel relied on an expired Plastimo Offshore life raft stored in a locker, which the crew deemed unreliable due to its age and poor accessibility.6:23 To prepare for an Indian Ocean crossing, the crew conducts a test inflation of the 19-year-old Plastimo unit on a beach in Langkawi, Malaysia, after notifying the local Coast Guard.12:54 Despite having no service record since 2001, the old raft inflates successfully.18:04 The crew reviews the contents of the raft’s survival pack, which includes emergency rations, water packets, flares, a torch, and a first aid kit.18:14 They emphasize the necessity of a dedicated grab bag containing an EPIRB, Iridium satellite communicator, handheld VHF radio, and additional water and food supplies for emergency abandonment.7:51
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