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of the indication light can be used for more than 12 hours.) Search the situation of the sea
and the sky through outlook window. The indication light shall be turned off to save electric-
ity during the day time. Also the electric torch can be used for lightning but only in case of
emergency, as its main use is for Morse signals.
C. During the night, if there is a plane or ship passing by, launch the parachute signal
or had flare, or send Morse signals by using electric torch (Picture 6). The hand flares and
parachute signals should be activated with a view to avoid any damage on the liferaft and
on the passengers of the Liferaft.
D. During day time, send SOS signal to the passing ships or planes by launching
orange smoke signal (lighten it and throw it to the sea to float) or using signal mirror (use it
to attract the attention of a plane or a ship passing by), following carefully the instructions
on the products.
E. Use the whistle (in the Liferaft or of your Lifejacket) to send signals. This can serve
for rescuing reasons or for locating possible survivors at sea. Furthermore, if there is a
wireless radio, wireless indication light or radar responder in the liferaft, send SOS signal
according to the usage.
6.1.12 Protection from extreme weather conditions
In any case, you should avoid the exposure to cold and wind conditions as well as the
blazing sun for a long time.
In order to protect yourself from extreme cold, you must close the canopy of the liferaft
as air-tight as possible and use the thermal blankets, but keep them firstly for the wounded
people. Furthermore, you should avoid getting wet and stay at places where there is a
draught. You should stay together with others, ensure that there is enough food for every
passenger (if included in the equipment) and that everyone has slept quite enough and
always cover your head to protect it from the cold.
In order to protect yourself from extreme heat, you should open all the entrances in
the canopy of the liferaft and make holes in the canopy so the wind can enter the liferaft.
Moreover, you shouldn't make huge efforts so to avoid sweat or work in daytime. In any
case, you should stay in shady and cool places, avoid exposure of your skin to sun, drink
as much water as possible, put on a hat and protect your eyes in any possible way. Finally
Picture 10 Send signals for Help to Ship and Aircrafts at Night
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