The time to think about getting and deploying the life raft is long before it’s ever needed. Being organized beforehand and having emergency equipment accessible could save lives.
When discussing an abandon ship scenario with crew, I always designate a specific person to get the life raft and someone else to get the grab bag and the additional items we will want to augment those things. Whether stowed on deck or down below, the life raft should be able to be accessed within 60 seconds. Read More
