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IMPORTANCE OF AN EMERGENCY GRAB BAG

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Jun 26, 2014

The Importance In Always having an emergency grab bag when at sea…

No one thinks they will ever need it. Chances are you might not, but for some of us, In the event of an emergency resulting in having to abandon ship, it is imperative to have a waterproof dry bag to carry essential emergency items. This could prove to be the reason you survive or don’t.

These might include items already in use on the boat, as well as some already stored in the bag.

Emergency afloat – Grab bag contents

• Handheld GPS 
• Handheld VHF 
• PLB/EPIRB 
• Flares 
• Sea sickness pills 
• Torch and batteries                       
• First aid kit
• Thermal protective aids 
• Medication 
• Food and water 
• Ship’s documents 
• Personal documents 

 A little prep now can make all the difference!!

It’s up to you!!