One of the essential life saving equipment on every boat is a life jacket.
Life jackets are one of the essential life saving equipment on every boat. Life jackets are usually made of waterproof material that provides buoyancy in case of an emergency and ensures that the person does not sink in the water. Life jackets are also usually equipped with aids such as reflective strips and whistles so that they can be spotted and located by rescuers.
The main function of a life jacket is to protect the life of the wearer in an emergency. When a ship encounters danger, such as sinking, collision or other unforeseen circumstances, the wearer of a life jacket can stay afloat and avoid drowning. This is because the inside of the life jacket is filled with air, which provides enough buoyancy to keep the person balanced in the water.
According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), there should be a sufficient number of lifejackets on board each ship, and they must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure their proper use and performance. Crew and passengers on board should always be familiar with the location of life jackets and the correct way to wear them so that they can be used quickly in an emergency.
In addition to life jackets the common life-saving equipment on each ship is as follows:
1, life buoys: life buoys are the most basic life-saving equipment, used to throw to the people who fall into the sea or need to be rescued in order to provide buoyancy and to keep them in the water safely.
2, lifeboats: lifeboats are boats used to escape and evacuate people in emergencies, usually equipped with floats, buckets, paddles and other equipment.
3, life raft: life raft is a kind of inflatable equipment, especially for large ships or need to wait for a long time for rescue, can provide a certain number of people to ride and stay on the water.
4, life-saving flute / whistle: life-saving flute or whistle is a small equipment, used to make a loud sound to attract the attention of others to speed up the rescue.
5. Signal light: A signal light is used to emit a light signal to attract the attention of others at night or in low visibility.
6, first aid box: first aid box contains medical supplies, used to deal with injured or sick people, in emergency situations to provide basic medical care.