Survival Equipment (Ditching)

Question 1

SIGNALING MIRROR

Answer 1

Provided for signaling ships and aircraft by reflection.

Question 2

SPONGE

Answer 2

Used to remove excess water, to collect rainwater or do and/or cool down temperatures of the raft.

Question 3

WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS

Answer 3

Should be used for any water, except salt water before consumption.

Question 4

SEA DYE MARKERS

Answer 4

Produces a bright green slick, which may be seen up to 8 miles away and relatively calm sea.

Question 5

FLASHLIGHT

Answer 5

Used to check on customers or locate raft equipment at night. May also be used to signal another raft or rescue ship.

Question 6

SURVIVAL MANUAL

Answer 6

Include sea and land survival information, first aid, use of survival equipment, and non-denominational prayers.

Question 7

HOLE PLUGS/ RAFT REPAIR KIT

Answer 7

Used to repair minor tears in raft.

Question 8

BAILING BUCKET

Answer 8

Used to bail out excess water and/or collect rainwater

Question 9

WHISTLE

Answer 9

Used to signal survivors in water, other rafts, an approaching ship at night and/or during heavy fog

Question 10

TREATED WATER

Answer 10

Large or small containers of drinking water.

Question 11

FLARES

Answer 11

Used only when a ship or plain a seen or heard